Contact Us ·  Advertise With Us ·  Site Map
HOME    WEATHER    NEWS    SPORTS    COMMUNITY    BUSINESS    HEALTH    ENTERTAINMENT        
CarSoup Holiday Guide Closings & Delays First Alert Traffic Community Photos/Videos Job Board Contests TV3 on the Go Desktop Alert
DTV Transition
Go Green
Holiday Shopping
Current Radar
About WHSV
Live Newscast
WHSV Poll
There are currently no active polls at this time.
Click here to view other polls on our site and past poll results.
Internet Safety Classes Save Email Print
Posted: 2:10 PM Apr 8, 2008
Last Updated: 2:10 PM Apr 8, 2008

A | A | A

Virginia is the first state to require its public schools to offer Internet safety classes for all grade levels in an effort to to protect young web users.

Virginia's requirement initially stemmed from concerns about sex offenders preying on children online and a general increase in Internet-based crime, including spamming and phishing.

A 2006 study by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says about 13 percent of Internet users ages ten to 17 received unwanted sexual solicitations.

Rockingham County is just one Valley school system that already offers these classes. Joe Hill, the director of math and technology for Rockingham County, says it's important for parents to follow up with the internet safety classes.

He says, "So having that computer in a public place, that's important and investing in software that will filter internet use is good. We use it at the school, so parents should do the same."


Related Links
Related Stories
Local Team Vying for Internet Safety Ad

R.E. Lee Contest Finalists

More Stories
Crime Where You Live

Wind Turbine Test Tower

Staunton Enterprise Zone Grant

First Responder Talks About Double Murder

Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
National AP Video