Webinars & Events

Since the coronavirus pandemic entered our lives, questions have arisen about the outsized impact of the time our kids are spending with media and technology. Join us for a rich virtual conversation with leaders in early childhood education as we discuss the…

Join educator Tory Wadlington as he shares his experience celebrating Black History Month. Tory will share resources for exploring Black individuals who have shaped the world we live in. We’ll learn how he shares with his community to make Black History and…

A new year is like a blank book. As we begin to write our 2021 story, it is critical to recognize the importance of our well-being as well as others’. In this edWebinar we will share resources, tips and strategies to celebrate those small wins in life. As…

Now more than ever, students are struggling with social and emotional well-being. They want and need more from us. As educators, we have the power to make a difference. In celebration of National Mentoring Month, join Michelle Thomas, director of training and…

Entertainment, social life, and play are all increasingly digital. The activities children engage in, and the content and messages to which they are exposed, are based to a large extent on the media-related choices they and their parents make. In this edWebinar…

Culturally Responsive Teaching is the key to creating a community in the classroom that is safe, inclusive, and engaging. Research shows that kids learn best when they tap into their prior knowledge and feel valued by the teachers. Please join us for our next…

How can we elevate student voices by building a student team of technology leaders? Join Leslie Leisey and Sharron Wooden from Fairfax County Public Schools as they share how they organized The Paw Tech Squad, a group of students in grades 4 - 6 at their…

Helping young people get informed during an election year is crucial. But the need for better news and media literacy doesn't stop after all the votes are counted. Election or not, the news and media landscape will only get more complex. How can we harness the…

As schools continue to move toward hybrid forms of learning, how do we create learning spaces on and offline? What lessons can we learn from after-school programs? Join in as we talk with Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco about tips on engaging students in…

Coming off the heels of the 2020 presidential election, the administration will have to take a serious look at the future of education. As educators, what are the important policies, lessons, and strategies we need to address to meet kids' needs? Join Mike…

Family engagement has always been essential for effective education. But now more than ever, teachers and families are co-educators. Creative experiences draw families into learning together! Hands-on projects bring every subject to life.In this edWebinar, Cheri…

To build and strengthen empathy, schools are moving toward focusing on social, emotional, and academic patterns in learning. How can we support our most vulnerable students and provide opportunities for increased academic success? TWRLS (thinking, writing,…

Don't have time to sort through all the great resources, platforms, and websites out there? We've got you covered! Join Common Sense in conversation with two New York City Department of Education educators who will share the treasures they've discovered on Wide…

Digital Family Celebra la semana de Ciudadanía Digital de la mano con commonsense education. Ahora más que nunca, los estudiantes necesitan habilidades clave de ciudadanía digital.

Social media has upended the way we communicate and changed the way we see both the world and ourselves. But the sea of change brought on by social media also presents a number of complicated challenges, particularly for younger users. It’s natural that…