The A+ Solution to the Homework Gap Last updated Jun 25, 2025. The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) was a federal program that allowed schools and libraries to provide laptops, tablets, and home ...

Best Father-Daughter Movies Last updated: July 5, 2025 by Common Sense Media Celebrate Father's Day or plan a dad-daughter movie night featuring one of these films, all of which feature a memorable ...

Best Animal TV Shows for Kids Last updated: June 30, 2025 by Common Sense Media Kids love animals -- and they love TV shows about (or starring!) animals almost as much. Whether your kid likes animated ...

This profoundly emotional drama is one of the most assured, confident debut productions from a first-time filmmaker you're likely to see. From Aftersun 's very opening frame, Charlotte Wells knows ...

ACCOUNTABLE is set in Albany, California, a small, diverse, liberal community in the San Francisco Bay Area. In March 2017, an Instagram account started by Charles, a student at Albany High School, ...

This award-winning comedy brings knowing humor to the plight of the overwhelmed school system. The writing is upbeat and fun—sassy without being mean—but it's the memorable characters who make Abbott ...

Picture Books with Truly Amazing Illustrations Last updated: July 3, 2025 by Common Sense Media In picture books, the art is only half the story -- but what a half! Eye-catching illustrations draw ...

Cute illustrations can't make up for a disjointed plot and mediocre characters. Aphmau: Searching for Home had some potential, but is ultimately disappointing: no real character depth, lots of snarky ...

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INTO THE WONDERWOODS is a magical animated adventure about a curious 10-year-old boy named Angelo (voiced by Kristen McGuire). When his family accidentally leaves him behind on a road trip, Angelo ...

The idea of a coked-up black bear destroying everyone in its way to more drugs is initially novel, but the concept doesn't quite carry the entire movie. Some viewers will likely laugh a lot as the ...

This is a fun, funny, breezy summer read. All four members of the best friends group in Amelia, if Only identify as bisexual or lesbian, but it's refreshingly angst-free. The teens are confident in, ...