As a school district committed to teaching students in a 21st century learning environment with technology at the forefront of instruction, the Oxford Public Schools has a responsibility to ensure that students are educated on Internet safety. Additionally, as a public school system that receives E-rate funding and applies for Department of Education technology grants, we are required to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act or CIPA. The content below is meant to be a valuable resource to students, parents, district employees and other stakeholders, as well as a means to inform the public of the district's efforts to ensure the on-line safety of our students. Use the links below to go directly to a specific section of this webpage. Tips for Students Tips For Students AVOID THE DANGERS OF INSTANT MESSAGING
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Resources for Parents A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - U.S. Department of Justice F.B.I A Parents Guide to the Internet - U.S. Department of Education Advice for parents from Disney.com on how to keep your child safe on the Internet Parenting Online - Wired Safety McGruff's Internet Safety Pledge - National Crime Prevention Council Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts iKeepsafe - Internet Safety Coalition Ten Technical Questions - What Every Parent Must Do To Keep Children Safe Online Protecting Tweens and Teens Online Brochure Protecting Young Children Online Brochure Teach Kids Mobile Phone Safety Brochure Cyberbullying Research Center Digital Safety Resources for Educators Internet Safety - U.S. Department of Education NetSmartz Workshop - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Teacher's Guide - Jo Cool Jo Fool CyberSense and Nonsense - Media Awareness Network i-SAFE iKeepsafe - Internet Safety Coalition |