5/18/2016 9:03:09 AM
MN.IT Services, the State of Minnesota’s information technology agency and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Minnesota Kids Safe Online Poster Contest.
MN.IT and MDE conduct the annual contest as part of a larger national effort by the Center for Internet Security. The popular contest encourages Minnesota’s youth to use the internet safely, securely, and engages them in in creating messages and images to communicate to their peers the importance of staying safe online.
Approximately 300 students participated in the contest, which was open to public, private and home-schooled students in grades K-12. This year’s artwork focused on themes such as staying safe on social networking sites, preventing cyber-bullying, protecting against viruses, and practicing good cyber-ethics.
“I’m excited about this year’s winners and the fantastic job these artists did in creatively explaining cyber security,” said Tom Baden, Commissioner of MN.IT Services. “This is an excellent way for Minnesota students to learn more about this important topic and steps they can take to keep themselves safe online.”
“Minnesota’s youth are surrounded by technology. Whether it’s in the classroom, at home, or interacting online – we are becoming an ever more connected society. Educating our youth about ways in which they can stay safe online and support a safe online environment for all is an invaluable lesson,”
Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner, Brenda Cassellius.
These winners will represent Minnesota in the National Cybersecurity Awareness National Calendar Contest. Finalists in that contest will be featured in the Center for Internet Security Cybersecurity calendar, which is sent to schools across the nation. Want to get involved? Here are some resources you can use to
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