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May 8, 2006

NSBA joins effort to keep kids safe online

NSBA has joined National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to launch a national awareness campaign entitled "Help Keep Kids Connected and Protected" aimed at educating teachers and parents about safe online practices for teens using social networking sites or online communities. NCSA is a public-private alliance of companies, associations, and government agencies dedicated to cyber security awareness and education for home users, small businesses, and the education community.

With more than 65 million young people flocking to social networking sites like MySpace.com, most teachers and parents still lack the basic awareness and knowledge of this new social meeting place and how to communicate with their teens about being responsible users.

"Millions of teens use social networking sites to interact with their peers, but they are unaware of the threats these sites can pose," said Ron Teixeira, executive director of the NCSA. "This collaborative national effort is focused on encouraging teachers and parents to talk to their teens about safe online practices."

NCSA has created a user's guide to aid educators and parents in how to keep children and teens safe when socializing online.

Posted May 8, 2006 3:36 PM | School Safety

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