Family Digital Citizenship
Family Digital Citizenship
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Digital citizenship and online safety are essential to the well-being of our students.
Digital citizenship and online safety are essential to the well-being of our students.
At school, students in every grade are learning the skills to be critical consumers of information and responsible, safe users of technology. Lessons support our district's goals to provide safe and inclusive learning environments and to prioritize the health and well-being of students.
On this page we provide suggestions for resources that can help parents reinforce these important lessons at home.
On this page we provide suggestions for resources that can help parents reinforce these important lessons at home.
We will partner with families to support children at school and at home as they navigate the internet and online platforms. We will continue to update this page with resources.
YOU ARE INVITED
YOU ARE INVITED
Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation
Community Conversation: The Anxious Generation
In partnership with Welles-Turner Memorial Library, Glastonbury Youth and Family Services, and the Glastonbury Rotary Club
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to join us in discussions of this timely book by psychologist Jonathan Haidt.
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to join us in discussions of this timely book by psychologist Jonathan Haidt.
July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:30–7:30 pm
at Glastonbury High School Library
July 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:30–7:30 pm
at Glastonbury High School Library
Topics
Topics
July 9: Changing technology and changing society
July 16: Play-based vs phone-based childhood
July 23: How do we foster independent thinkers?
July 30: How can we better prepare our kids to wisely navigate the virtual world?
Get Your Book!
Get Your Book!
Glastonbury Rotary has generously donated a number of free books for families. Reserve your copy on the form when you register. First come, first served. One free book per household, please.
We will confirm via email when you can pick up your book from the Glastonbury High School security desk.
Welles-Turner Memorial Library has several editions in circulation for lending.
Local bookstores and online platforms offer print and audio versions for purchase.
Suggested Family Resources
Suggested Family Resources
Securly Home / Tech Monitoring
Securly Home / Tech Monitoring
Our district offers Securly Home to assist families in setting limits on school-issued iPads at home. Many companies offer similar products for families to monitor and control their children's personal devices (e.g., cell phones). We highly recommend families try the following search term to explore these options:
Search term: parent apps for monitoring or controlling children's online activity.
This pledge helps families join together in delaying children from owning a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. By working together, families can decrease peer pressure to give younger children smartphones.
Scott Driscoll of Internet Safety Concepts (ISC) hosted a S.M.A.R.T. presentation for families in November 2024 at the Riverfront Community Center (sponsored by Glastonbury Public Schools and Glastonbury Youth and Family Services). The presentation covered topics that include social media, cyberbullying, gaming, and parent tips and tricks.
Includes tips and FAQs by age group, topic (screentime, social media, cell phones, etc.) , and platform (e.g., TikTok, Snapchat, Minecraft, Discord, etc.). The site Includes reviews and ratings of movies, apps, and more to help families make choices for their children.
Our current practices are the result of a careful examination of student use of technology and digital platforms.
In April 2025, hundreds of people watched the film Screenagers: Elementary Age Edition at Glastonbury High School. This powerful film offers solutions for issues such as video gaming, social media pressure, and screen time.
Co-sponsored by Glastonbury Public Schools, Glastonbury Youth and Family Services, the Glastonbury Youth Advisory Council, and Glastonbury Rotary Club.
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