Google.org said in an announcement it and Highlights for Children have reached 1 million U.S. second-to-fifth-grade students with online safety education through a nationwide classroom programme.
The effort was supported by $5 million from Google.org that funded Highlights' development and deployment of "Be Internet Awesome" classroom kits to 10,000 schools nationwide.
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The initiative focuses on basic digital literacy and encouraging thoughtful, responsible online behaviour among young students; Google.org said in the announcement, "We believe every child should be able to learn, explore and grow safely online, and we are committed to leading the way in providing students with the tools and training to build productive relationships with technology."
The classroom kits provide educators and families with puzzles and games designed to guide students toward safer, healthier and more positive online experiences, and the funding expands Google.org's existing support of Highlights for Children.
The recap
- Google.org and Highlights reach 1 million U.S. students.
- $5 million funded 'Be Internet Awesome' kits to 10,000 schools.
- Google.org commits to continuing tools and training for students.
