Become a Common Sense Educator
Complete professional development, student instruction, and family engagement to earn:
Get free resources and keep up with the latest media and tech trends for educators.
The Common Sense Recognition Program provides a road map for creating a positive culture of digital learning. This free program includes professional learning, teaching lessons, tips and resources for engaging families around learning with media and tech, and opportunities for educators to reflect on their own classroom technology practices. Plus you get a certification and a badge that shows how awesome you are and how hard you've worked!
New for the 2023–2024 School Year: Common Sense Education Recognition moves to an annual renewal process! Complete your application and get badged early this school year. All 2023–2024 recognition certifications expire on June 30, 2024.
Explore the ways you can leverage our resources to lead responsible and effective tech use in your school communities:
Complete professional development, student instruction, and family engagement to earn:
Show your community that your school is committed to teaching responsible, effective technology use. Complete professional development, student instruction, and family outreach to receive:
Set your entire district up for success. When 75% or more of your schools have earned the Common Sense School badge, you'll receive: