Richardson ISD is observing Digital Citizenship Week in October to emphasize the safe, ethical, and responsible use of technology and media. The district’s Instructional Technology and Library & Information Technology departments collaborate throughout the year to provide classroom lessons and resources that promote digital well-being, online safety, and media literacy.
The district states its focus is on learning with technology rather than from technology, using digital tools purposefully to enhance instruction and support student engagement. As part of the annual observance, the district has released a collection of resources for families to support digital citizenship at home.
Guidance on screen time encourages parents to balance different types of screen use and consider the quality and purpose of content. The district advises involving children in discussions about device use, modeling offline strategies, and staying familiar with what students are watching or playing. Recommended resources include materials from Common Sense Media and Above the Noise regarding healthy digital habits.
The announcement also addresses the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily life. It notes that while AI is embedded in many tools, academic integrity remains important. Parents are encouraged to help students check sources for bias and understand how AI tools use personal information. Resources from the Family Online Safety Institute and Common Sense Media are provided to help parents navigate these changes.