Digital Citizenship Week is October 20–24
Next week, schools across Highline are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week—a time to celebrate how students are learning to use technology safely, responsibly and with kindness.
What Is Digital Citizenship?
Digital citizenship means knowing how to make good choices online—whether students are researching for class, sharing photos or using social media. It’s also the foundation for how we want students to approach emerging tools like artificial intelligence (AI)—with critical thinking and care.
Learning in the Classroom
Highline’s teacher librarians lead this work in classrooms and libraries throughout the year, helping students think critically and act responsibly in digital spaces.
During Digital Citizenship Week, schools will explore topics like:
- Staying safe online. Protecting personal information and knowing who to trust.
- Building a positive digital footprint and understanding that what we post matters.
- Balancing screen time. Making room for rest, learning, and real-world connections.
- Being kind online. Using empathy and respect in online conversations.
How Families Can Help
Families can support these lessons at home, too. Here are a few ways to get started:
- Ask your child what they learned about being a good digital citizen this week.
- Set family tech guidelines together—like device-free meals or shared screen time.
- Explore Common Sense Media’s family resources for age-appropriate guidance on media use.
- Model balance by unplugging together for a walk, meal or game night.
Digital citizenship isn’t just a one-week focus—it’s a lifelong skill. As technology continues to evolve, including how students use AI tools for learning and creativity, our goal remains the same: to help every student make choices that are safe, ethical and empowering—online and off.