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A: Improve cyber safety, security and ethics education for K-12th grade students, and to provide training in these topics for teachers, parents, employers and other members of the community.
A: The Internet, computers, online gaming devices and
cell phones now empower youth to behave in ways which may be unsafe. Today's kids must learn
how to avoid dangers and be respectful when engage online. Schools, parents and businesses
have vital roles in making a difference.
A: Many reputable organizations are concerned about child safety online. The CSEI is
primarily concerned with understanding how American schools can effectively teach children
how to be safe, secure and responsible when using the Internet.
A: The initiative has conducted the largest known survey of K-12 age students on their attitudes, knowledge, and practices in cyberspace. The survey included participation from over 20 school districts and more than 45,000 school age children, teachers, and parents.
A: There were many learning’s from the study, but perhaps the most interesting was that young people are not only victims of certain cyber behaviors such as cyber bullying, harassment and the like, but they also are the most likely perpetrators of these same behaviors. For more on our research, go to our research page.
