Making Kids Our Nation's Top Priority

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Teaching Digital Citizenship Has a Real Impact

June 21, 2024

Our Digital Citizenship Curriculum is both meeting educators' needs and driving student success.

Research and Studies Teacher Training and Professional Development Teaching with Technology
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How Young People Take Charge of Their Mental Health Online

June 18, 2024

Our new research shows teens and young adults often turn to social media, online therapy, and apps to manage their mental and behavioral health.

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Internet Connectivity Can Help Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis

June 18, 2024

Congress has an opportunity to ensure young people everywhere have access to vital online mental health resources.

Digital Divide Federal Legislation Research and Studies
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Media Literacy Education Works

June 11, 2024

A new analysis from London School of Economics shows students who've been taught our Digital Citizenship Curriculum are better prepared to fight disinformation and other online risks.

Online Privacy and Safety Research and Studies
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How Young People Feel About Generative AI

June 7, 2024

Our new research reveals young people have mixed perspectives on generative AI, but they agree now is the time to ensure an inclusive and responsible generative AI ecosystem.

Online Privacy and Safety Research and Studies
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Social Media Use Has Upsides and Downsides for Youth Mental Health

May 21, 2024

Our new study shows how diverse communities of 14-22 year-olds think about the relationship between social media and mental health.

Federal Legislation Online Privacy and Safety Research and Studies
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Debunking Myths About Kids' Issues

March 14, 2024

Research reveals the truth about how voters really feel about the state of kids and families in America.

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Both Democrats and Republicans Want More Government Support for Kids and Families

January 29, 2024

Our new "State of Kids and Families in America" report reveals how both voters and young people feel about the challenges and solutions facing families as we approach the 2024 election.

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What We Learned About Kids and Media in 2023

January 3, 2024

Our team has identified areas that need more research in 2024.

Online Privacy and Safety Research and Studies Common Sense News
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What Teens Want Adults to Know About Their Relationships with Smartphones

September 26, 2023

Young people find phones hard to resist, and the industry could do more to help them manage their responsibilities.

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