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Common Sense Media Announces Launch of Free Pioneering Middle School Digital Citizenship Curriculum and Acquisition of CyberSmart! K-12 Student Curriculum

Common Sense Media also announced the acquisition of the CyberSmart! K-12 student curriculum, which will lay the groundwork for expanding the curriculum to a K-12 program. Common Sense Media will integrate key components of the CyberSmart! curriculum, including "Safety and Security" and "Research and Information Literacy" and will add video, interactive components, and robust parent resources to provide schools with the most comprehensive K-12 digital literacy and citizenship program in the country.

"The acquisition of the CyberSmart! K-12 student curriculum provides the foundation to expand our digital citizenship curriculum into related digital literacy topic areas," said Linda Burch, chief education and strategy officer at Common Sense Media. "The CyberSmart! approach to engaging students in digital literacy is well-aligned with ours, as we both emphasize critical thinking and decision-making skills and empowering kids to harness the potential of digital media and technology in positive ways."

CyberSmart! will continue to provide online professional development workshops on the 21^st century skills necessary to meet the learning needs of today's students at www.cybersmart.org.

"Since its launch eight years ago, the CyberSmart! student curriculum has been used by millions of students from around the world," said Mala Bawer, executive director of CyberSmart! "Common Sense Media also reaches millions of parents, educators and kids through its website, distribution partnerships, and network of Common Sense schools, and we're thrilled that our education materials will become a part of such a successful and growing program."

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About Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. We provide families with the advice and media reviews they need in order to make the best choices for their children. Through our education programs and policy efforts, Common Sense Media empowers parents, educators, and young people to become knowledgeable and responsible digital citizens. For more information, visit: www.commonsense.org.

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