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DeCroce, Cablevision Visit, Honor Parsippany Students

Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce and Cablevision Power to Learn visited All Saints Academy earlier this month.

Assemblywoman Betty Lou DeCroce and Cablevision Power to Learn recognized students at All Saints Academy for their participation in Power to Learn’s Internet Smarts program on Dec. 3.

The program provides students with curriculum and tools designed to teach safe and appropriate Internet use, according to a press release.

“Interacting with others via social media is the norm for young people today and regrettably cyberbullying has become all too common, with many young people not fully understanding the repercussions from such behavior,” said DeCroce.  “In this regard, it’s important that we provide students with the latest information regarding responsible Internet use.  I applaud Cablevision for its Internet Smarts program that does just that.”  

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Principal Judith Berg gave welcoming remarks and Cablevision emcee Lou Brogno discussed the Internet Smarts program and introduced Assemblywoman DeCroce who spoke to students about the dangers of cyberbullying. 

“One of the goals of Power to Learn is to provide schools like All Saints Academy with cutting-edge technology and interactive educational programs that engage young minds,” said Cablevision Vice President of Public Affairs Jennifer Ostrager. “We are committed to partnering with teachers, students and parents to ensure that, though Internet Smarts, students can navigate and use the Internet and digital technology safely and appropriately.”

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Technology Teacher Joel Castillo discussed the students’ use of Internet Smarts and introduced the presenting 6th grade students who presented the topic of cyberbullying through two skits. They prepared the skits using Power to Learn’s online curriculum. 

Assemblywoman DeCroce wrapped up the event with a Q&A with students and signed a large “Internet Smarts” certificate for the school; student presenters also signed a large “Internet Smarts” pledge.

According to the release, Power to Learn, Cablevision’s nationally recognized education initiative, is dedicated to integrating technology into education.  Through its “Triple Play for Education” technology offer, Cablevision provides its full suite of Optimum video, high-speed Internet and digital voice-over-cable services to schools for educational use.  These services are available free of charge to K-12 schools across the company's service area in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.  In addition to providing the technology, Power to Learn also provides innovative educational curricula and tools designed to make technology useful to teachers, students and parents.  More information and content is available at www.powertolearn.com.


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