At Monson Public Schools, student online safety is our top priority. We are committed to creating a secure digital environment where students can learn, collaborate, and explore while safeguarding their privacy and well-being. By promoting responsible online behavior, educating students about potential risks, and providing access to safe online resources, we empower them to navigate the digital world with confidence and responsibility. Together with families and educators, we strive to create a safe space that supports both academic growth and responsible digital citizenship.
The following resources aim to educate and empower our school community to navigate the digital world safely, promoting responsible online behavior, cybersecurity awareness, and best practices for protecting personal information.
Common Sense Media – Digital Citizenship
Website: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship
Common Sense Media offers resources for parents and educators on digital citizenship, online safety, and how to help children develop responsible digital habits. They provide family guides, interactive lessons, and conversation starters.
National Online Safety – Parent Guides
Website: National College Parent Guides
National Online Safety provides downloadable guides on various online safety topics, including social media, gaming, and privacy protection. Their parent guides are an excellent resource for understanding online threats and how to prevent them.
Google Safety Center – Family Link
Website: https://families.google/
Google Safety Center offers resources and tips for families to ensure a safe online experience for students. They also provide Google Family Link, a tool to manage and monitor children’s device usage, set digital ground rules, and promote healthy screen time habits.
Cyberbullying Research Center
Website: https://cyberbullying.org/
This site offers research-based resources, including articles and tips for parents, on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyberbullying. It also provides advice on creating a positive and respectful online culture.
NetSmartz – Safe Online Behaviors
Website: https://www.netsmartz.org/
Developed by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, NetSmartz provides resources for parents, educators, and kids about online safety. They offer videos, activity guides, and interactive tools to teach children how to stay safe online.
Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)
Website: https://www.fosi.org/
FOSI provides valuable resources to help families navigate the digital world, including practical advice on managing screen time, privacy settings, and social media safety.
Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign
Website: https://www.stopthinkconnect.org/
A national public service campaign offering practical tips and tools for staying safe online. The campaign encourages everyone to stop and think before sharing personal information and to connect with others in a secure way.