Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

We exist because children spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school, which profoundly impacts their social, emotional, and physical development . As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume. Common Sense Media has partnered with the Auburn Gresham Portal to provide resources to families as they learn to navigate the digital world in a responsible, safe, and meaningful way.

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At Your Service: Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 6, 2015; Crystal Sowemimo, the Community Outreach and Development VISTA with Holsten Human Capital Development, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, August 10,…
Let the Sunshine In: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 23, 2015; Shelby Parchman, Director of Programs for Sunshine Enterprises, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 27, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit…
Building A Movement: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Through Advocacy and Action: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 7, 2015; Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO of the Donors Forum, will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nonprofit "U" is an…
The People's TIF's: Valerie F. Leonard, Jul 1, 2015; Carolina Gaete and Cecile Carroll DeMello, Co-Directors of Blocks Together, will be guests on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, July 6, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.…
Nonprofit "U" Episode 2: Weathering the Storm: Valerie F. Leonard, Jun 25, 2015; In an ongoing effort to help organizations increase their capacity to serve their clients and communities, the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show will host its second episode, Weathering…
New Christian Social Network Offers Better Choice For Facebook Users: Choice MediaWorks, Feb 16, 2015; My Space for Grace is a new social network, which looks similar to Facebook, but is a whole lot better once you get inside. It officially launched on February 1, 2015 and will give Christians a new…
Parents, Teachers, SELMA Is Age 13 Appropriate: Common Sense Media Movie Review, Jan 9, 2015; Movie SELMA now playing, SELMA, an Outstanding drama about MLK's fight for civil rights. Age appropriate, 13 years, rated 5-stars by CommonSense Media.
Auburn Gresham Digital Youth Network Sends Condolences for "Brother Mike" Hawkins: reprint from The Reader Posted by Leor Galil on Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Dec 8, 2014; Chicago poet, activist, mentor, and multimedia educator Mike Hawkins, better known as Brother Mike, has died at age 38, according to several sources close to Hawkins. Brother Mike's services are…
Project Tech Teens Making a Difference: Jul 8, 2014; We are looking to teach 50 students, especially girls, from underserved communities in Chicago, howe to build mobile apps this summer. Think. Build. Pitch. is a one-week, intensive summer camp that…
5 Ways Graphite Helps Teachers Implement Common Core State Standards: Amy Wilson preprinted from Dec. 11, 2013, Dec 17, 2013; When we meet with educators around the country who teach in states that are adopting the Common Core State Standards, we hear the message loud and clear that understanding how particular apps and…
How Technology Can Encourage Student Collaboration: Common Sense Filed by Sarah Jackson in In the Classroom, Research & Studies 12/16/2013, Dec 17, 2013; Today’s employers say the capacity to collaborate to solve problems is going to be even more important for tomorrow’s workers than content knowledge. And a recent study shows employers…
How To List A Price On Ebay: Justice Diamond, Jul 11, 2013; I am going to teach you step by step how to list a price of your merchandise on eBay.
The Interruptors Airs on Channel 11 February 14th: Herminia Vanna, Feb 12, 2012; The Interruptors, the gritty documentary on youth violence in Chicago, airs on WTTW Channel 11 Tuesday, February 14th at 8pm.
Why Media Role Models Matter: Caroline Knorr, Feb 6, 2012; Why Do Media Role Models Matter? Role models really do make a difference in kids' lives. Learn how to explain how kids can spot the positive ones -- and avoid the negative ones -- and even how to…
Tuskegee Airmen Film "Red Tails" Hits the Big Screen Friday, January 20th: Karen Ford, Jan 16, 2012; "Red Tails" - Major Hollywood Film on the Tuskegee Airmen
6 Ways to Save Money on Entertainment and Gifts This Holiday: Ingrid Simone, Nov 21, 2011; Holidays on a Budget Shopping season is here! Get tips on how to buy for the holidays without breaking the bank.
YouMedia Chicago - Youth Powered 21st Century Learning: Nov 1, 2011; A place for youth to create media
Common Sense Media, Yahoo! Safely, and MTV Stand Up to Cyberbullying Town Hall Event: Marisa Connolly, Sep 27, 2011; MTV’s SuChin Pak will moderate an Oct. 18 Chicago town hall for parents, teens, and teachers at the Field Museum. Members of the Auburn-Gresham community are invited to attend for free!
5 Ways Health Care Reform Will Benefit Auburn Gresham Small Businesses: Ann Yates at Illinois Health Matters, Sep 15, 2011; Auburn Gresham is a strong, vibrant Chicago community, and the small businesses in the area are a vital part of that. However, it can be challenging for small businesses to afford to provide health…
Talking to your Child about 9/11: What do you need to know?: Mary L. Pulido, Sep 8, 2011; Expert Advice on How to Talk About 9/11 with Kids Read one expert's advice on the best way to talk to your kids about the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Free Cyberbullying Toolkit for Educators: Common Sense Media, Aug 22, 2011; Whether you're an educator at a school, church, community organization, or as a parent at home, here is a toolkit that you can use to delete the culture of cyberbullying. It's full of lessons that…
What's Hot for Back to School (And How to Handle It): Caroline Knorr, Jul 26, 2011; We've researched the latest must-see viral videos and must-join websites to give parents the inside scoop on technology.
Digital Youth Summer Job leaders receive digital literacy and citizenship training: Sue Thotz, Jul 7, 2011; Auburn-Gresham community leaders learned how to teach lessons to youth about the implications of cyberbullying, online ethics, privacy and sexting. They were trained on how to stimulate ethical…
Know That Face? Facebook Does!: Caroline Knorr, Jun 10, 2011; Can Facebook ID your teen? Find out about Facebook's new facial recognition software.
Summer Learning: Caroline Knorr, Jun 8, 2011; How do you prevent kids' brains from turning to mush over the summer? Well-chosen books, movies, games, websites, apps, and TV shows that slip in some lessons along with the entertainment.