Digital4Good Leads the Charge During a Tumultuous Election Year

Blog/Press Release Written for Digital4Good X #ICANHELP -Aug 19, 2024

By: Makenzie Gaines, Seasonal Public Relations Intern | Digital4Good

In the midst of a tumultuous election year, Digital4Good stands as a beacon for promoting digital literacy and wellness. As families across the nation prepare for a new school year, the significance extends beyond academics to include navigating the complex digital landscape that influences students' lives.

How Digital4Good Is Empowering Families

This election year, preparing students to vote is more crucial than ever. However, the sheer volume of information online, coupled with misinformation, deepfakes, and AI-generated content, can be overwhelming. Digital4Good recognizes these challenges and aims to support families with an array of free resources.

Equipping Students and Families

“As we navigate this critical time, our mission at Digital4Good is more important than ever,” says Kim Karr, executive director and co-founder of Digital4Good. “We are committed to equipping students, educators, and families with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s digital world. By fostering digital wellness and literacy, we aim to create a safer, more positive online environment for everyone, especially during such a pivotal election year.”

Digital4Good stays current on new education laws and their implications for students, parents, and educators. Remaining informed about these changes is vital, as legislation can significantly affect learning environments and opportunities. Digital4Good’s team of student leaders and interns publishes weekly blog articles to keep families informed and vigilant.

Featured Blogs

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• By Marwa Saydee, Annual Content Creation Intern

Digital4Good has also partnered with Saturn, a new time management tool designed to help high school and college students manage their schedules more effectively. An article on Saturn's features and updated safety protocols will be posted on the Digital4Good blog.

Partnerships and Resources

Digital4Good is collaborating with other digital safety and wellness organizations to host educational webinars for educators, parents, and students. The next webinar is scheduled for August 28:

Upcoming Webinar

The Digital Wellness Guide for Parents and Educators of Gen Z

When: August 28th, 2024, 2 PM Pacific Time

Speaker: Keegan Lee, Gen Z leader and 2024 LookUp Innovation Challenge Alum

Overview: Learn how to better teach, connect, and parent our youth while exploring digital wellness and the online experiences of younger generations. Parents and educators will gain the self-awareness needed to responsibly and confidently guide children’s tech use in the home and in the classroom. 

Register for Free: www.icanhelp.net/lookup

School Policies by State

Additionally, Digital4Good has compiled a spreadsheet containing state policies on digital literacy/citizenship, social-emotional learning standards, social media, and phone use. 

The sheet can be found here.

To stay updated on Digital4Good’s initiatives and resources, visit www.icanhelp.net and follow @icanhelpofficial on Instagram.