October 19-23, 2026, is Digital Citizenship Week, a great time for students, staff, and families to focus on online safety, digital well-being, media literacy, and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Our Wauwatosa School District librarians have curated a list of helpful resources to assist teachers and families in exploring important Digital Citizenship Week topics:
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Research-backed online safety resources to help families navigate children's well-being in the digital era.
Family webinar by Common Sense Media: "Raise a Critical Thinker for Learning and Life"
"With a constant stream of information coming at us, it's more important than ever to think critically about what we see in the media and online. Kids need to be equipped and capable of identifying credible and trustworthy information sources, while reflecting on their responsibilities as thoughtful media creators and consumers. In this session, we'll discover ways to cultivate a healthy dose of digital skepticism, empowering our kids to become better truth-seekers and active citizens."
Family game: "Two Truths and AI"
"The game shows three movie posters—two real, one AI-generated. Your job? Find the fake. Look for clues like text errors, weird details, or things that just seem... off. If you get stuck, you can use hints to narrow down your choices."
NetSmartzKids:
https://www.netsmartzkids.org/
Interactive videos and games that teach children how to be safe on- and off-line.