Social media and children's rights in the global village

Social media and children's rights in the global village

It’s “the law” in most countries but kids still have very few digital rights There has been a great deal of talk about online child protection but precious little about children’s rights.There are laws on the books of the United States and...
Cyberbullying: Not just for kids

Cyberbullying: Not just for kids

By Sue Scheff No one is immune to online harassment. From high-profile celebrities to politicians of all ideologies and from all-star athletes to ordinary parents, everyone is vulnerable when it comes to cyberwarfare. Last year PEW Research revealed that seventy-three...
The part of technology education we should talk about first

The part of technology education we should talk about first

by Kerry Gallagher October is both Cyber Security Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month. Quite appropriately, the month kicked off on October 3 with the first National Digital Citizenship Summit. Digital citizenship encompasses thoughtful use of connected...

No Child Left Behind legislation seems to be losing steam

by Maria Spencer In Washington, DC political momentum is critical when attempting to pass a bill through Congress.  The fate of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), the latest version of which is the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), in...