Knox Elementary Earns Certification For Digital Citizenship

CANTON-SIXES, GA - From Cherokee County School District: Knox Elementary School has been named a Common Sense Certified School for Digital Citizenship this week by Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated “to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology.”

The school earned the recognition by preparing students to use digital media safely by avoiding dangers such as plagiarism, loss of privacy and cyberbullying.

“We applaud the faculty and staff of Knox Elementary School for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students’ education,” said Liz Kline, Vice President of Education Programs for Common Sense Education. “The school and its staff deserve high praise for giving students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”

Media Specialist Leslie Hicks, K-2 Counselor Jenilee Curtis and Principal Tammy Sandell coordinated the school’s certification process.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a Common Sense School,” Principal Sandell said “By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we’re providing them unlimited opportunities to maximize and personalize their learning.”

They will be recognized by the School Board and Superintendent of Schools at the Dec. 14 school board meeting.

Common Sense Education's digital citizenship resources were created in collaboration with Dr. Howard Gardner of the GoodPlay Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The free resources teach students, educators and parents skills related to Internet safety, protecting online reputations and personal privacy, managing online relationships and respecting creative copyright.

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