A R O U N D C A M P U S
How to Set Kids Up for Online Success
Saint David’s is committed to facilitating our boys’ development
into good digital citizens who engage in appropriate, safe, and
healthy online behavior. In this effort, we partner with Common
Sense Media, a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping parents,
teachers, and students navigate the world of media and technology.
In October, two experts from CSM spoke at our Parents
Association Meeting. CSM New York Director Samira Sine
(who is also a Saint David's current parent) and CSM Education
Director Tali Horowitz presented the results of the latest research
on technology use by children and provided tips for cultivating
good digital citizens.
Takeaways included the importance of respect—thinking
about the fact that there is a feeling person behind every
screen and text message, making sure that children don’t
sleep with their devices in their rooms, the importance of
parent involvement in setting and communicating rules and
expectations, and modeling wise media behavior with children.
Record T u rnout for Discussion of Where the Crawdads Sing
The Fall Faculty Book Club was
the biggest ever! Faculty and staff
engaged in a lively discussion,
moderated by Sara Thorpe, of
Delia Owens’ bestselling novel.
T h e e ve n i n g , o r g a n i z e d by
Winnie Feng, included dinner
by Chef Elda Binet.
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