Webinars & Events

Join Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager of Education and Community Partnerships at Common Sense Media, for a very special conversation with international award-winning author and bilingual educator Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, the co-creator of …

Limiting the effects of cyberbullying requires a carefully planned framework with ongoing learning. It is a journey that shapes your school culture. What steps can we take today? Leave with immediate action items to nurture a strong and…

View recording The ubiquity of media and technology in our lives has come with far-reaching implications: a culture of cynicism, disagreement over facts, increased incivility, and a rise in hate speech. Despite these challenges, we also have a generation of…

  Join Daniel Vargas Campos, Education Specialist at Common Sense Education, to learn more about Digital Connections, a new interactive video series for middle school students. You can use this interactive at the beginning of the year…

View recording Back-to-school is the most wonderful time of the year! Educators are busy planning class goals for the year, setting norms and expectations for classroom device use, and supporting families with at-home tips and conversation starters. In…

View recording Concerns about adolescents' mental health were already high before the pandemic, with many reporting increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. Worries about screen time and social media were also high, with many fearing that…

Games can enable children to practice emotions in spaces that are free from actualized consequences. With thoughtful guidance, games can help children manage emotions, perspective take, demonstrate empathic concern, and exhibit prosocial…

View recording  The expanding new media format of kids’ podcasts is not only an amazing screen-free entertainment source, but a valuable educational resource for kids of all ages – both in and out of the classroom. In this edWebinar we’ll navigate the…

 Professional development for educators.Fred Rogers was more than a nice guy in a sweater — he was also a learning scientist who was decades ahead of his time. In this session, we’ll talk with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, authors…

View recording With more and more news about war and conflict finding its way to social media platforms, how can we best support our students to think critically about what they're viewing? Join Common Sense as we share basic ways to leverage discussions of…

Join this interactive edWebinar for early childhood educators (working with kids ages 0–8). The presenters will cover how to facilitate meaningful conversations with parents and caregivers about helping young kids develop essential life skills, both with and…

 With young people spending more and more time online, adults are increasingly concerned about their safety and exposure to risk. As a result, parents and educators frequently request resources to prevent harms from threats like cyber grooming…

In this edWebinar, join Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) Co-Producer Yu-Ling Cheng and Common Sense Education’s Jennifer Ehehalt to learn about the work of this award-winning festival and its commitment to family-engaged learning, uplifting community…

How do you teach your kids to stand up for their beliefs while keeping their actions civil? Students will have strong views about banned books, but it is up to educators, parents, and caregivers to guide these conversations. This session demonstrates the…

Listen to the PodcastBringing play into the school day isn’t just important for young learners but is also beneficial to older students. Play brings out creativity, facilitates the exploration of interests, and engages students in activities…