President Kennedy spoke to his "fellow citizens of the world." Today we must make sure that all Americans can be fellow citizens of the digital world. The National Digital Literacy Corps is a great way to start... Digital literacy is more than learning merely how to turn on a computer and adjust privacy settings. In our work supporting students at KIPP and educating parents at Common Sense Media, we see that helping someone get comfortable with basic technology is just a starting point. Young people understand how to find and need to know how to compare online sources, use overall critical thinking skills, and review and create content online. Digital literacy also includes preparing today's students to be smart digital citizens, who know how to behave ethically and respectfully in a rapidly evolving digital world. Strong digital literacy skills will enable new generations of Americans to more fully and positively engage in the world of today and tomorrow...

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