Parents need to know that Abbott Elementary is creator/writer/star Quinta Brunson's mockumentary-style comedy series that takes place in an underfunded Philadelphia elementary school. The humor is ...

The A+ Solution to the Homework Gap. Last updated Jun 21, 2025. The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) was a federal program that allowed schools and libraries to provide laptops, tablets, and home ...

Thriller Books for Teens. Last updated: June 20, 2025 by Common Sense Media There's nothing like a book you just can't put down. These suspenseful, thrilling stories for young adults will grab your ...

Picture Books with Truly Amazing Illustrations. Last updated: June 20, 2025 by Common Sense Media In picture books, the art is only half the story -- but what a half! Eye-catching illustrations draw ...

From animated adventures to heartwarming classics that never get old, this list delivers screen time you'll actually want to share. These aren't just movies—they're memory-makers aiming to entertain ...

Parents need to know that The Martian is a sci-fi space thriller based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel, a popular book among both adult and teen readers. Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, a NASA ...

Parents need to know that The Magician's Elephant is an animated adaptation of best-selling author Kate DiCamillo's same-named book.Young Peter (voiced by Noah Jupe) is raised in scarcity, forced to ...

Parents need to know that Blue Beetle centers on the first Latino superhero in the DC Extended Universe: recent college graduate Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña), who unwittingly finds himself infused ...

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Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Common Sense is dedicated to ...

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Common Sense is dedicated to ...

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Common Sense is dedicated to ...