Commission proposes mandatory digital citizenship curriculum in schools
Friday, May 30, 2025, 9:21 am
A special commission on screens is pushing for digital citizenship to become a compulsory curriculum component, aiming to better equip young learners for the digital era. The proposal addresses concerns over excessive screen time and social media influence, insisting that a modern education must include a healthy dose of online savvy.
The TCDSB, along with some emergency responders, are warning parents about "dangerous" social-media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools.
The Toronto Catholic District School Board is warning parents about “dangerous” social media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board says the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to…
La commission spéciale sur les écrans propose de le faire afin de mieux encadrer les jeunes à l’ère du numérique.
Dans le but de mieux encadrer les jeunes à l’ère du numérique, les membres de la Commission spéciale sur les impacts des écrans et des réseaux sociaux sur la santé et le développement des jeunes interpellent le gouvernement pour que la citoyenneté numérique devienne un contenu obligatoire dans le…
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