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Digital Citizenship

Every year, FCS students receive a minimum of three digital citizenship lessons either in the classroom or with the media specialist. These lessons were created in partnership with Common Sense Media. Below are resources parents can use to learn more about digital citizenship, and how parents can help their children navigate the sometimes confusing world of social media. 

5 Ways to Stop Cyberbullies

Cyberbullying is something most families hope they never have to deal with. But if your kids are texting, sharing photos, and posting comments, it's important to talk to them about how to deal with online harassment. Learn 5 ways to stop cyberbullies.

6 Things Parents May Not Know About Instagram

Teens love Instagram for lots of reasons, but most importantly, that's where their friends are. But do parents know all the facts about the popular app? Here are six things parents may not know about Instagram.

6 Ways Your Kids Can Protect Their Online Identities

Worried about how to keep your kids safe on the internet? Discover six ways your kids can protect their online identities.

4 Safe and Smart Online Search Tips for Kids

When doing homework or looking for fun stuff, it's easy for kids to stumble on iffy content. Discover four ways to help your kid search safely online.

5 Tips for Dealing with Haters and Trolls

Haters and trolls are people who go online, often anonymously, and write mean comments, sometimes with the goal of getting a response. Chances are if your kids are online, they'll encounter both. Discover five ways to deal with haters and trolls.

5 Ways to Deal with Hate Speech Online

Hate speech is all over the internet. Cruelty against a religion, ethnicity, sexual identity, or race has reached a fever pitch and often finds its way into kids' lives. Here are some tips to help parents and kids deal with hate speech online.

4 Ways to Help Teens Avoid Digital Harassment

Digital harassment happens when teens use texts, instant messages, emails, and social media posts to keep tabs on or threaten someone else. It usually involves two people in a close relationship. Here are four ways to help teens avoid digital harassment.

4 Signs That Your Kid Might Be Cyberbullying

You can do everything right -- supervise, discuss online responsibility, introduce media that's age-appropriate -- and your kid still might be tempted to bully others online or in person. Here are four things to watch out for if you think your kid might be cyberbullying.

ICYMI: 6 Confusing Social Media Terms Explained

In case you missed it, here's a cheat sheet for six popular, and sometimes confusing, social media terms.

Get Cybersmart with Phineas and Ferb

The cartoon brothers teach kids how to stay safe and private online.