Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy in CMS
Explore the Digital Citizenship and AI Literacy lessons introduced to students across grade levels in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy in CMS
AI Literacy
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is committed to preparing students for a digital world. The resources below balance foundational digital citizenship with age-appropriate AI literacy. Select your student's grade level band below to access the curriculum.
Grades K–2: Foundational Learning
For our youngest learners, lessons focus heavily on safe digital habits with an introduction to how technology thinks.
How to Access: Families can view and download PDF versions of all Kindergarten through 2cd-grade Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy lessons directly from the drop-down menus below.
What to Expect: Simple, engaging activities designed for co-viewing and discussion at home.
Grades 3–12: Advanced Exploration
As students grow, the curriculum shifts to a deeper exploration of AI tools, data privacy, and prompt literacy alongside advanced digital citizenship.
How to Access: Families can explore the full curriculum by logging into Canvas as an Observer.
Extra Family Support: We have created a dedicated Family Course designed specifically to help you guide your student through these topics. View the drop-down menus below fro step-by-step access instructions and course previews.
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AI Literacy
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Pre‑K–12 Student Course Content
CMS Digital Citizenship & AI Literacy lessons were created using Common Sense Media (CSM) curriculum. CSM utilizes research‑based lessons to support students’ social‑emotional learning and digital well‑being.
The curriculum is based on Common Sense Education. For more information, visit Common Sense Media.
