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2017–2018 Annual Report
Common Sense is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.
OUR MISSION
3 Letter from Our Founder
4 Our Impact
6 Research
8 Media and Parenting
11 Latino
14 Education
17 Advocacy
20 What’s Next for Common Sense
22 Common Sense in the News
24 2017 Financial Highlights
25 Board of Directors
26 Staff Leadership and Board of Advisors
28 Regional Councils
29 Events
30 Our Distribution and Syndication Partners
31 Our Supporters
CONTENTS
Dear friends,
Today we are living in the midst of a truly remarkable moment— a
moment driven by unprecedented technological change. Technology
and media are now at the very center of all our lives — especially our
children’s. And learning to use them wisely is clearly an essential skill for
life and learning. Yet for parents, teachers, and policymakers, it can often
be a struggle to keep up with this rapidly changing digital world.
For 15 years, Common Sense has been a uniquely valuable resource,
helping hundreds of millions of parents, teachers, and kids navigate the
complex digital landscape. Put simply, our mission has not changed. In
fact, it has never been more relevant or vital.
This technological revolution marks an extraordinary moment in history,
as well as a major inflection point at Common Sense. We have much to
celebrate. Nearly 100 million individuals each year use our ratings and reviews to make informed media
decisions. Well over 500,000 educators rely on Common Sense’s award-winning K–12 curriculum to
help millions of students become more responsible and safe digital citizens. Our advocacy team continues
to lead the fight around the country on issues ranging from early childhood education to protecting our
kids’ privacy.
I’m proud to say our groundbreaking kids’ digital well-being campaign has sparked a much-needed national
conversation about the physical, mental, and societal impact of technology on our kids and families.
Common Sense is uniquely positioned to address this issue: Quite simply, we are the only organization with
the reach, the nonpartisan reputation, and the responsible voice to respond to the escalating concerns
about our “always-on” digital culture. As the globally recognized leader in the kids’ technology and media
space, Common Sense engages families, educators, pediatricians, and policymakers to generate critically
important solutions to these ever-more-pressing issues.
To our supporters and funders, we send you a heartfelt thank-you. We simply wouldn’t be here without you.
Yet there’s still so much to do in this complex world our kids are growing up in. This annual report presents
our vision for continued success and growth. Because as the world of technology and media continues to
evolve, so, too, does Common Sense and the work we do to make kids our No. 1 priority.
All best and many thanks,
James P. Steyer, founder and CEO
LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER
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2017: Making Our MarkIndustry partners, policymakers, educators, and families are convening around a powerful idea: kids’ digital well-being is Common Sense.
• 82M families and teachers rely on Common Sense every year.
• 30K ratings and reviews on major cable networks and streaming services.
• All 50 states equipped for digital citizenship education and advocacy.
• 150M viewers reached with #DeviceFreeDinner public service announcements.
• Independent research informs ethical technology design and quality, age-appropriate media recommendations.
2015Common Sense Latino offers community-grounded, culturally relevant reviews and advice in Spanish.
Navigating today’s fast-changing media and technology landscape … and building a world that works better for kids.
OUR IMPACT 2012–2014Common Sense Kids Action advocates for laws and policies that support kids and families.
Common Sense Education introduces edtech ratings and reviews of popular classroom learning tools.
2016The Common Sense Privacy Evaluation Initiative equips educators with essential information to protect kids’ privacy online.
2010–2011The first Common Sense research report provides nationally representative data and insights into kids’ digital lives.
2004–2006Distribution partnerships bring Common Sense ratings and reviews nationwide.
2008–2009Common Sense Education supports K–12 schools with curriculum for digital citizenship.
2003Common Sense Media launches to help families make more informed media choices.
Digital learning takes off in schools;
YouTube surpasses 1B video views
per day.
Facebook launches (2004) and soon allows anyone over the age of 13 to join
(2006).
TV and DVDs dominate family
media life.
First iPhone released; Netflix shifts
from DVDs to streaming.
Broadband internet access reaches 50%
of U.S. homes.
Instagram released;
social media gains global popularity.
Latino students become
the fastest-growing portion of the
U.S. school population.
Chromebooks account for more than
half the devices sold for use in U.S. schools.
Internet privacy and technology addiction concerns
are on the rise among families, teachers, and
policymakers.
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Original research reveals families’ concerns and separates media hype from the truth about kids’ lives.
Research is the foundation of everything we do, informing our parent advice and educational programs. It frames the national dialogue about children’s digital well-being, building public awareness and sparking action in homes, schools, industry, and government. Our report News and America’s Kids captured children’s firsthand experiences with news and their views on how media portrays young people. Watching Gender explored the effects of on-screen gender stereotypes on kids’ beliefs and behaviors and highlighted opportunities for more equal gender representation in children’s media. Character Is Common Sense outlined a methodology for identifying movies and TV programs that promote core character strengths and life skills.
The national conversation around kids and technology reached a tipping point in 2017.
We continued our groundbreaking research on tech use among kids age 0 to 8.
New technologies continue to change the way kids interact with media — even in their earliest years. The 2017 Common Sense Census, Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, built on previous studies from 2011 and 2013 to reveal how media use among young children has evolved. The Common Sense Census continues to affirm our reputation as the source for tracking and understanding the rapidly changing media trends in the American family.
New research ventures included our first international study and two bold partnerships.
We partnered with the Annenberg School for Commu-nication and Journalism at the University of Southern California (USC) to develop a study of teens and parents in Japan, The New Normal, which revealed that many families in that hyperconnected country feel digital devices are a source of concern and anxiety. We also launched a partnership with SurveyMonkey on a series of provocative polls, inaugurated with the headline-sparking “Social Media Disconnect,” which revealed that parents are tracking their teens more than teens know.
What’s next for Common Sense Research
• Quarterly surveys in partnership with SurveyMonkey Actionable insights on timely topics such as YouTube, device addiction, and smart speakers
• Spring 2018: Virtual Reality 101 Groundbreaking and original research into the emerging use and potential effects of VR on kids
• Summer 2018: Social Media, Social Life A candid look at the way social media influences young people’s relationships and well-being
• Fall 2018: The New Normal A collaboration with USC on device distraction and addiction of U.S. and U.K. parents and teens
• Winter 2018: Common Sense Census: Educators A nationally representative survey of K–12 teachers covering digital citizenship and edtech
RESEARCH
Common Sense Research sheds light on timely issues for American families.
As the go-to resource for journalists covering kids’ use of media and technology, Common Sense Research was referenced in more than 2,000 unique stories last year in print, television, and online news outlets.
Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and TV Impact Kids’ Development received a New York Times exclusive as well as special coverage in:
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Parents are better prepared to take on new challenges, from fake news to YouTube.
Over the past 12 months, guiding kids toward healthy media habits became more important than ever, and parents have relied on our independent, research-based resources to keep up with fast-changing tech, misinformation, and concerns about digital overload. Common Sense updated our media ratings to highlight positive gender representa-tions and added thousands of new reviews to keep up with everything kids want to watch, play, and read. YouTube channel reviews addressed a major pain point for parents by helping them guide their kids to quality content faster. Also, hundreds of new articles and videos highlighted the impor-tance of talking to kids about what they see and do online.
Over the past year, families faced more complex technology choices than ever before.
Millions more families now have access to unbiased reviews and research-backed advice.
Common Sense Media ratings, reviews, and advice reached two more powerful platforms last year: Verizon and Hulu. And with innovative video techniques such as stop-motion graphics, Common Sense reached more than 5 million families through our video-on-demand partners. Comcast, now a partner for 11 years, saw a 44 percent increase in viewership of Common Sense reviews year over year. We also added Salon, Simplemost, Smart Parenting, Babylist, and Today’s Parent to our growing roster of syndication partners that carry our advice content about raising kids in the digital age.
MEDIA AND PARENTING
Common Sense Media redefines parenting for today’s fast-paced world.
30K+ ratings and reviews (now including YouTube!).
33M households reached through partner subscriptions and syndication.
49M people find Common Sense Media ratings and advice online.
150M viewers reached with #DeviceFreeDinner PSAs.
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Latino parents wanted to be better informed about their kids’ digital lives.
LATINO“My family has relied on the services of your organization for years, and we are so appreciative of what you do. We parents need all the help that we can get in this day and age. Your work informs the public and generally makes our media-driven society a healthier, more developmentally appropriate place to exist.”
— Matt L., parent
Will Ferrell propelled the #DeviceFreeDinner story through a series of national public service announcements (PSAs).
Audiences across America caught a hilarious glimpse of what might happen when devices take over family dinner. Backed by research and inspired by real-life stories of device distraction, the latest #DeviceFreeDinner TV spots sent an important message far and wide: It’s OK to hit pause on digital devices to enjoy family time — in fact, it’s essential! Actor and comedian Will Ferrell’s signature humor brought the subject closer to home for viewers and took our multiyear public awareness campaign around media balance and kids’ digital well-being to the next level.
What’s next for Common Sense Media
As media and technology continue to evolve, Common Sense Media remains an indispensable resource for families and a national leader in the conversation around kids, parenting, and technology. We’re working on new features that customize content by age and developmental milestone and innovative resources to help families take control of their digital well-being. We plan to build upon the #DeviceFree movement, broaden and scale our membership, and expand the scope of our industry-standard ratings to review more content and offer more advice for children age 5 and under.
Common Sense Latino offers research-based, community-grounded tips and tools for families.
4M families rely on Common Sense Latino resources.
37K followers connect and share in a growing Facebook community.
93% of families say they feel more confident after attending a Common Sense Latino parent workshop.
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New research shows that Latino parents are very involved in their kids’ digital lives.
Latino kids are now the largest minority group of children in the nation, and, when surveyed, Latino parents were more concerned than all other parents about their kids’ media use. In response to these findings, Common Sense Latino expanded our Spanish-language advice to cover topics that Latino families care about most. We created dozens of culturally relevant videos and articles on topics such as multiculturalism in media, early childhood education, and how technology can support learning goals.
Spanish-speaking parents now have access to timely, relevant resources online and in person.
Eighty-five percent of Common Sense Latino users are immigrants, and 48 percent are lower-income. In partner-ship with trusted community-based organizations such as Abriendo Puertas, we were able to better understand Latino families’ needs and concerns, and we tailored our resources to be culturally relevant and accessible. In Los Angeles, we deepened our work on the ground with parent workshops, offering a safe and friendly environment for families to learn and ask questions. We also built virtual communities on Facebook and YouTube where families can share advice and find video tips and reviews in Spanish.
LATINO
Strong partnerships have helped us reach Latino families at the point of decision.
Through curated advice content for Xfinity Latino and Comcast Internet Essentials, as well as regular segments on Univision, Telemundo, and other key Spanish-language media players, Common Sense became a household name for Spanish-speaking families at home and in their communities. Latino videos were viewed more than 2.1 million times across platforms in 2017, reinforcing the role Common Sense plays in helping Latino families navigate the digital world with confidence.
What’s next for Common Sense Latino
Through Common Sense Latino, we are laying important groundwork for the future of multilingual and multicultural offerings. Our program is an essential way to serve the changing demographic makeup of U.S. families and collaborate with partner organizations to tune in to the daily challenges this community faces in today’s fast-paced digital world. We will continue to expand our reach into both Latino and lower-income communities and are excited to meet families where they are, in part by piloting a text message campaign to deliver tech tips to Spanish-speaking families across California.
“To be honest, this is one of the few free resources in Spanish that helps parents to make better decisions, to understand the risks of our children using computers and media, and to manage those situations.”
— Mary A., parent
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Half a million educators now teach our Digital Citizenship Curriculum in schools.
Common Sense Education supports K–12 schools with free resources for teaching in the digital age. We believe that digital citizenship is an essential skill that all kids need for learning and life, and in 2017, the elements of that citizen-ship — healthy media balance, online privacy, and news literacy — were critical concerns for teachers and families alike. In response, Common Sense Education expanded curricula and advice to guide teachers eager to keep up with new challenges. We also added our News & Media Literacy and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) toolkits full of research-based tips and tools.
Last year, educators had more reason than ever to focus on privacy and digital citizenship.
Educators nationwide are better equipped to protect student privacy.
In response to requests from large school districts across the U.S., in 2017 Common Sense added much-needed privacy information about popular edtech tools to the Common Sense Education ratings and reviews platform. We also created a first-of-its-kind system to evaluate the privacy policies and terms of service that accompany such tools. These resources give teachers the information they need to consider the whole picture of instructional effectiveness when selecting edtech products for their students, while giving vendors the tools to be better stewards of student privacy. Above all, privacy evaluations equip teachers with the information to keep kids safe online, even as students’ media habits continue to evolve.
EDUCATION
Common Sense Education takes the guesswork out of teaching in the digital age.
560K+ educators in all 50 states teach digital citizenship.
2,800+ ratings and reviews make teaching with tech easier.
10.8M Digital Passport TM and Digital CompassTM games completed.
54,000 U.S. schools use Common Sense Education in classrooms.
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ADVOCACY
Our professional learning networks elevate teacher voices.
Thousands of Common Sense Educators have completed training for digital teaching and citizenship and have been recognized for their hard work and leadership in schools across the country and worldwide. This growing community shares best practices and empowers millions of students each year to become digital learners, leaders, and citizens.
What’s next for Common Sense Education
As edtech tools and digital media continue to expand in schools, Common Sense Education supports educators with a comprehensive approach to learning and leadership. In 2018, we are launching essential updates to our Digital Citizenship Curriculum to meet urgent needs for educators and address emerging challenges in schools. We plan to expand our pioneering privacy evaluations and grow our community of trained educators to share proactive solutions and act as community ambassadors for digital citizenship.
“The impact on my school’s culture has been very positive. We have changed our message from the negative dangers of the internet to the wonderful resources at our fingertips when we are responsible digital citizens. The most amazing fact of all is that with our change in message, the rate at which students conduct inappropriate searches has gone down to almost zero.”
— Stephanie K., educator
Common Sense Kids Action champions privacy and digital equity reforms that make kids our top priority.
59 new digital and grassroots campaigns launched to support 37 “For Kids” laws.
25 “For Kids” bills signed into law.
Nearly 3,000 visits to legislators made by parent organizers in California.
Thousands of citizens took action on behalf of kids in all 50 states!
In an increasingly digital world, laws and policies have not adequately supported kids.
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We work to support laws and policies that help kids and families thrive.
Common Sense Kids Action launched a new ratings tool in 2017 to make it easier for all of us to advocate for key legislation that is “For Kids” and fight against legislation that is “Against Kids.” And in California, we used those ratings to create a scorecard to hold legislators accountable for the ways they support, or hinder, California’s kids and families. We are proud to have helped defeat Congress’s attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have taken health insurance away from millions of lower-income kids, and successfully fought to renew funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
We are four states closer to bringing our Digital Citizenship Curriculum to every school in the U.S.
Thanks to the actions of parents and other concerned citizens, Connecticut, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Washington state adopted landmark legislation to include digital citizenship education in their schools. Seven additional states introduced legislation that would expand educator and administrator resources to teach digital citizenship and media literacy.
ADVOCACY
Lawmakers now have more information about how their decisions affect kids.
Last year we launched the Kids’ Privacy Zone report, a guide with easy-to-understand tips for what parents and policymakers can do to protect kids’ digital privacy. With support from senators on the Commerce Committee, we also urged the Federal Communications Commission to maintain funding for broadband internet connections for schools and libraries to keep millions of students connected, creating, and learning online.
What’s next for Common Sense Kids Action
Common Sense Kids Action is committed to making kids a national priority, now and for generations to come. In 2018, we’re already giving people more ways to advocate for “For Kids” laws and policies through expanded legis-lative ratings and action campaigns. To take our impact to the next level, we are launching an organization-wide effort to work with technology leaders and policymakers to support kids’ digital well-being. With these efforts, we can convene legislators, parents, and other concerned citizens to advance equity and opportunity for all kids.
“Positive change happens when consumers know what’s going on. That has always been one of the most important things Common Sense does: educate consumers. There’s nothing more powerful than an educated group of citizens who can get behind something, because in those moments, democracy works best.”
— Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.)
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For Common Sense, 2017 was a landmark year: Our core issues are now at the center of a national dialogue about the impact of media and technology on the health and well-being of America’s kids, on the fabric of everyday life, and on the future of our democracy.
The coming years will be even more important as we double down on our foundational programs and offerings, scale our impact, broaden our reach, and continue to lead the way as the most important, effective voice for kids and families in the digital age.
As we approach our 15th anniversary in 2018, we are celebrating the parents, teachers, and partners like you who make our work possible and who believe that standing up for kids is common sense. Your continued support means the world to us! Here’s to another 15 years of building brighter futures for all of our kids.
What’s Next for Common Sense
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Research
A New Rating for TV and Movies Tries to Combat Gender Stereotypes
Teens Don’t Realize How Much Their Parents Track Them Online
More Than Half of American Kids Say They Can’t Spot Fake News
Survey: Parents Binge on Media, Say They’re Good Role Models
Young Children Are Spending Much More Time in Front of Small Screens
Media and Parenting
It’s 10 P.M. Do You Know What Apps Your Children Are Using?
Apps for Kids That Parents Need to Know About: Yellow, Spotafriend, More
5 No-Phone Zones for Parents and Kids Alike
Device-Free Dinners: Bringing Families Closer Together, One Meal at a Time
10 Best Movies for Siblings to Watch Together
Diversity (and SVODs) Rise in Latest Common Sense Seal Honorees
Latino
Padres y madres estadounidenses pasan más de nueve horas diarias frente a las pantallas de aparatos electrónicos
¡Todos a ‘cenar sin celular’!
Education
This Startup Adds “Digital Citizenship” to School Curriculums
Encryption Sorely Lacking in EdTech Products, Survey Finds
We Need to Teach Kids How to Be Skeptical of the Internet
Fake News Isn’t Just an Internet Problem, It’s a Classroom Crisis. A New Push for Media Literacy
Advocacy
California Bill Declares All Children Have a Basic Right to Quality Education, Health Care, and Social Services
California Bill Proposes New Regulations on Toys That Record Children
Current Events
New Facebook App for Children Ignites Debate Among Families
What It Feels Like When All Your Parental Nightmares Are Rolled into One TV Series
YouTube Cracks Down on Disturbing Videos of Children
Disney Channel Breaks Ground with First Gay Storyline
In 2017, Common Sense received extensive media coverage for our organization-wide efforts to help kids thrive. Our
research made headlines by tapping into industry trends and the emerging interests and concerns of American
families. Major media partners amplified our reach with coverage that spanned current events, advocacy efforts,
media reviews and advice, and our Digital Citizenship Curriculum.
COMMON SENSE IN THE NEWS
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2017 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Sources of Funds — $22.7M 2017 Expense Distinction
82%42%
41%
6.5% 18%6.7%
3.6% 0.2%
Program
Development & administration
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Harvey Anderson Deputy General Counsel, Hewlett-Packard
Lynne Benioff Community Volunteer
Reveta Bowers (Chair) Retired Head of School, Center for Early Education
Chris Brahm Partner, Bain & Company
Julián Castro Former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ann Pao Chen Independent Consultant
Geoffrey Cowan University Professor and Annenberg Family Chair, University of Southern California
Amy Errett Founder and CEO, Madison Reed
John H.N. Fisher Partner, Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Margaret Hearst Community Volunteer
Andrew Hoine Partner and Director of Research, Paulson & Co. Inc.
David Ludwig Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co.
Julie Lythcott-Haims Author and Educator
April McClain-Delaney Washington Director, Common Sense
Michael D. McCurry Director and Professor, Wesley Theological Seminary
William E. McGlashan, Jr. Managing Partner, TPG Growth
Robert L. Miller President and CEO, Miller Publishing Group
Diana L. Nelson Board Chair, Carlson
William S. Price, III Proprietor, Price Family Vineyards and Estates
Susan F. Sachs Community Volunteer
Gene Sykes CEO, LA2028
Nicole Taylor Deputy Vice President and Dean of Students, Arizona State University
Lawrence Wilkinson (Vice Chair) Chairman, Heminge & Condell
James P. Steyer Founder and CEO
Building for the Future
To continue making kids our nation’s top priority, Common Sense has several efforts underway that will continue in 2018:
• Maintain and build diversified revenue streams, particularly through new initiatives and programs
• Build a more sustainable infrastructure to keep administrative costs down
• Fund an operating reserve to ensure stability in down times
Fees for services
Grants
Contributions
Special event revenue
In-kind contributions
Other income
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James Steyer Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Linda Burch Chief Strategy and Development Officer
Omar Khan Chief Product and Technology Officer
Ellen Pack Chief Program Officer
David Kuizenga Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Maria Alvarez Vice President, Common Sense Latino
Rhianwen Benner Vice President, Business Development
Dana Blum Senior Director, Bay Area Region
Sarah Bowman Director, Los Angeles Region
Amy Brotman Vice President, Product Development
Elizabeth Gettelman Galicia Vice President, Common Sense Kids Action
Samira Sine Director, New York Region
Corbie Kiernan Vice President, Communications
Liz Kline Vice President, Education Programs
Jill Murphy Vice President and Editor-in-Chief
Rebecca Randall Vice President, Philanthropic Partnerships and Regional Growth
Michael Robb Senior Director, Research
Colby Zintl Vice President, External Affairs
STAFF LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Aileen Adams Former Deputy Mayor, City of Los Angeles
Larry Baer President and CEO, San Francisco Giants
Rich Barton Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Zillow.com
Richard I. Beattie Chairman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Angela Glover Blackwell Founder and CEO, PolicyLink
Geoffrey Canada Founder and President, Harlem Children’s Zone
Marcy Carsey Founding Partner, Carsey-Werner Productions
Chelsea Clinton Vice Chair, Clinton Foundation
Ramon Cortines Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
James Coulter Founding Partner, TPG Capital LP
Yogen Dalal Partner Emeritus, Mayfield Fund
Steven A. Denning Founding Partner, General Atlantic Partners
Susan Ford Dorsey President, Sand Hill Foundation
Millard Drexler Chairman and CEO, J.Crew
Ezekiel Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D. Chair, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania
Robert J. Fisher Director, Gap Inc.
Howard Gardner, Ph.D. Professor, School of Education, Harvard University
Jim Herbert, II President and CEO, First Republic Bank
David Hornik Partner, August Capital
Matthew Johnson Managing Partner, Ziffren Brittenham LLP
Ron Johnson Trustee, Stanford University
Mitchell Kapor Partner, Kapor Capital
Lucinda Lee Katz Head of School, Marin Country Day School
Gary E. Knell CEO, National Geographic Partners
David Lawrence Jr. President, Early Childhood Initiative Foundation
Eddie Lazarus General Counsel, Tribune Company
Ronnie Lott NFL Hall of Famer
Manny Maceda Worldwide Managing Director, Bain & Company
Susan McCaw U.S. Ambassador to Austria (Retired)
Nion McEvoy Chairman and CEO, Chronicle Books
George Miller Education Advisor to Cengage Learning and Retired Member of Congress
Nell Minow Founder, Corporate Library and Movie Mom
Newton Minow Counsel, Sidley, Austin and Brown and Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
James Montoya Senior Vice President, College Board
Becky Morgan President, Morgan Family Foundation
David Plouffe President, Policy and Advocacy, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Carrie Schwab Pomerantz President, Charles Schwab Foundation
Michael Riordan Founder, Gilead Sciences
George Roberts Founding Partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Jesse Rogers Founder, Altamont Capital
Jim Ryan Dean, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Alan Schwartz Executive Chairman, Guggenheim Partners
Darrell Steinberg Chair, California Government Law and Policy Practice, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Thomas Steyer Founder and President, NextGen Climate
Deborah Stipek Faculty Director, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University
Mike Tollin President, Mandalay Sports Media
Robert S. Townsend Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
Michael Tubbs Mayor, City of Stockton
Laura Walker President, WNYC Radio
Eugene Washington, M.D. Chancellor, Medical School, Duke University
Alice Waters Founder, Chez Panisse and Chez Panisse Foundation
Robert Wehling Founder, Family Friendly Programming Forum
Tim Zagat Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Zagat Survey
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REGIONAL COUNCILS EVENTS
Patricia Blee
Jennifer Chung (Chair)
Whitney Davis
Abby Durban
Lorri Hamilton Durbin
Lorri Elder Dyner
Jessica Eisler
Scott Erickson
Suzanne Felson
Wanda Holland Greene (Honorary Co-Chair)
Jordan Hoffner
Tai Hsia
Lucy Hume
Eli Khouri
Agatha Luczo
Rochelle Ludwig
Meredith Meeks
Emily Millman
Jessica Moment
Priti Morey
Anna Morfit
Krutika Patel
Kirsten Polsky
Shira Ronen
Catarina Schwab
Ali Singer
Hilary Caplan Somorjai
Nina Zinterhofer Stanford (Chair)
Cecily Stock
Kelli Tomlinson
Kristin Vogelsong
Tracy Wang
Liz Weingart
Jessica Wynne
Bay Area/Silicon Valley Advisory Councils
Washington, D.C. Advisory Council
Los Angeles Advisory Council
New York Advisory Council
Aileen Adams
Lorraine Berchtold
Reveta Bowers
Sarah Brown
Gabe Cowan
Susanne Daniels (Co-Chair)
Georgia Eisner
Laura Fox
Ann Gianopulos
Irwin Gold
Ellen Bronfman Hauptman
Joan Hill
Sarah Hughes
Stefanie Huie (Co-Chair)
Michael Kong
Nathalie Kunin
Brandon Liebman
Lin Oliver
Janice Polizzotto
Brian Robinson
Priscilla Sands
Eli Selden
Karen Kehela Sherwood
Tara Sorensen
Tracy Sykes
Baudelia Chavez Taylor
Michael Tollin
Wendy Wachtell
Laura Wasserman
Jim Wiatt
Bradley Zacuto
Anne Black
Genevieve Boron
Michael Colacino
Rachel Dalton
Jill Davis
George Davison
Bill Dessoffy
Pamela Dickson
Stephanie Dua
Tony Goncalves
Jon Henes
Andrew Hoine
Sharon Kessler
Mara Landis
Carol Sutton Lewis
Tony Malkin
Alex Navab
Gregory O’Melia
Alison Cupp Relyea
Karen Handler Ryan
Lauren Shortt
Liana Slater
Marva Smalls
Lloyd Sprung
Chris Thorpe
David Topper
Remy Trafelet
Catherine Workman
Nancy Balboa (Co-Chair)
Catherine Bohigian
Katherine Bradley
Angela Campbell
Susie Canton
Jean Case
Soraya Chemaly
Teresa Clare
Lucinda Crabtree
Julie Donatelli
Karen Donatelli
Risa Elias
Steven Fabrizio
Jean-Marie Fernandez
Susan Fox
Frank Gallagher
Mary Haft
Katherine Hoffman
Gwen Holliday
Sonya Douglass Horsford
Catherine Ronan Karrels
Lauren Birchfield Kennedy
Dale Lipnick
Laurie Lipper
Betsy Mandel
Capricia Penavic Marshall
Anita McBride
April McClain-Delaney (Co-Chair)
Manar Morales
Bill O’Neill
Anna Parisi-Trone
Marianne Powell
Susanna Quinn
Nancy Sidamon-Eristoff
Shawn Smeallie
Lalie Tongour
Christie Weiss
Mary Zients The 2017 Los Angeles Dinner featured a fireside chat with New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize- winning author Thomas L. Friedman and Jim Steyer.
More than 400 industry and education leaders, policymakers, and notable philanthropists gathered for the 2017 Common Sense Awards at Newseum in Washington, D.C.
Hon. Debbie Dingell, Hon. Joe Kennedy, Hon. John Delaney, Jim Steyer, April McClain-Delaney, House Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Paul Pelosi gathered at the 2017 Common Sense Awards in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the thought leaders and innovators who are building brighter futures for kids everywhere.
Rocío López of Common Sense Latino spoke at a Spanish-language town hall in Los Angeles, hosted by Common Sense Kids Action and Clínica Romero. The town hall presented the findings of the Right Start Commission Report, a blueprint for a child-centered system that nurtures every child from birth.
Common Sense board chair and former Head of School at the Center for Early Education Reveta Bowers joined CNBC senior media and entertainment correspondent Julia Boorstin at the 2017 Los Angeles Dinner.
The 2017 Bay Area Luncheon featured speakers Jeremy Bailenson, founding director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab; Dr. James Canton, CEO and chairman of the Institute for Global Futures; Kara Swisher, executive editor and co-founder of Recode; and Common Sense founder and CEO Jim Steyer.
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OUR DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS OUR SUPPORTERS
OUR SYNDICATION PARTNERS
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Over the past 15 years, Common Sense has been fortunate to receive the generous philanthropic support of individual donors and foundations that have made, and continue to make, a significant contribution to the success, sustainability, and impact of Common Sense’s work. The list below represents the cumulative giving of our most generous supporters as of December 31, 2017.*
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$5,000,000 and aboveAnonymous (3)
Lynne and Marc Benioff
Omidyar Network
Susan Crown Exchange (SCE)
Sherwood Foundation
Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer
$2,500,000—$4,999,999Bezos Family Foundation
Marcy Carsey
Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Jennifer Caldwell and John H.N. Fisher
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
$1,000,000—$2,499,999The Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The California Endowment
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Penny and Jim Coulter
Ford Foundation
Heising-Simons Foundation
Martha and Bruce Karsh
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Morgan Family Foundation
Poses Family Foundation
Stuart Family Foundation
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
*Includes cumulative grants or contributions of $25,000 and above.
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$500,000–$999,999Anschutz Foundation
Atlantic Philanthropies
Diana Nelson and John Atwater
Best Buy Foundation
April McClain-Delaney and John Delaney
Steven and Roberta Denning
Grable Foundation
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Niagara Cares
Overdeck Family Foundation
Mindy and Jesse Rogers
Sand Hill Foundation
Tracy and Gene Sykes
Symantec
$250,000—$499,999Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
Daniels Fund
Hearst Foundations
John Templeton Foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation
McCormick Foundation
Marie and Bill McGlashan
New Venture Fund
Salesforce.org
Elizabeth and Andrew Spokes
Denise O’Leary and Kent Thiry
TPG Foundation
Verizon Foundation
$100,000—$249,999Annie E. Casey Foundation
Anonymous
Nancy and Tim Armstrong
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
Sarah and Rich Barton
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Katherine and David Bradley
California Health Care Foundation
Lycia Carmody
Jill Davis and Edward Conard
Disney Worldwide Services Inc.
The Eisner Foundation
Dana and Bob Emery
Clare Albanese and Amy Errett
Randi and Bob Fisher
Laura and John Fisher
Google Inc.
Margaret and William Hearst
Jennifer and Andrew Hoine
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Jackie and Michael Klein
Katie Hall and Tom Knutsen
LifeLock Inc.
Susan and Craig McCaw
George and Linnea Roberts
Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins
Ali and Brad Singer
Margaret and Allan Steyer
Liz and Jim Steyer
Mike Tollin
David and Susan Tunnell
Wasserman Foundation
Weingart Foundation
W.M. Keck Foundation
$50,000–$99,999Elizabeth and Lee Ainslie
Anonymous
Helen and Peter Bing
Nancy and Frank Bynum
Belle and Wences Casares
Ann and Paul Chen
Clinton Family Foundation
Linda Burch and Rajen Dalal
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Karen Edwards
Emika Fund
Mrs. Donald G. Fisher
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Sandra and Tom Holland
Lisa and John Pritzker Family Fund
Rochelle and David Ludwig
McAfee Inc. Endowment Fund
Alan Meltzer
Bob Miller
Morrison and Foerster Foundation
M.S. Grumbacher Foundation
Pinkerton Foundation
Carrie Schwab Pomerantz and Gary Pomerantz
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Rose Hills Foundation
Susan Sachs
S.H. Cowell Foundation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Sketch Foundation
Stuart Foundation
Thrive Foundation for Youth
Marie and Gene Washington
$25,000—$49,999Nancy and Doug Abbey
Harvey Anderson
Anonymous (6)
Ambassador Frank and Kathy Baxter
Stasia Obremskey and Dan Carroll
Angela and Chris Cohan
Peggy and Yogen Dalal
Dan and Stacey Case Family Foundation
Kathy and John Danhakl
Susanne and Greg Daniels
Peggy and Mickey Drexler
Abigail and Egon Durban
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Pam and Jon Henes
Wende and Tom Hutton
Stephen Kaplan
Gina and Rich Kelley
Carli and Eli Khouri
Kim Larson and Gary Knell
Mara and Dean Landis
Cathy and Marc Lasry
Gabrielle and Thomas Layton
Bremond and Michael MacDougall
Lyra Rufino-Maceda and Manny Maceda
Linda and John Marren
Leslie Berriman and Nion McEvoy
New York Community Trust
Pannonia Foundation
Michael Riordan
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Schauble Family Foundation
Diana and Steve Strandberg
Ashley and Minott Wessinger
Lawrence Wilkinson
Mary and Jeff Zients
*Includes cumulative grants or contributions of $25,000 and above.
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Alison and Ed Abbo
Linda and Magid Abraham
Debbe and Peter Adamson
Lee and Elizabeth Ainslie
Mia Riverton Alpert and David Alpert
A-Mark Foundation
Katie Anderson
Andrew F. and Ann B. Mathieson Fund
Patrice and Jim Angle
Anonymous (7)
Nell Minow and David Apatoff
Diana Nelson and John Atwater
Amy and Bret Baier
Charmaine and Sean Bailey
Nancy and George Balboa
Megan and Harris Barton
Sarah and Rich Barton
Cori and Tony Bates
Ambassador Frank and Kathy Baxter
Lynne and Marc Benioff
Lorraine and Joe Berchtold
Meg Bertero
Helen and Peter Bing
Xochi and Michael Birch
Anne Black
Patricia and Bob Blee
Dana and Robert Blum
Karina Lynch and David Bohley
Sheila and Mark Bolour
Rosie Bone
Genevieve and Jeff Boron
Reveta and Bob Bowers
Katherine and David Bradley
Susie and Steve Canton
Marcy Carsey
Ann and Scott Carter
Pamela and John Casaudoumecq
Julie Chaiken
Huifen Chan
Jamie Chen
Ann and Paul Chen
Meryl and Michael Chertoff
Amy and James Childress
Kathy and John Choi
Gwenith Hinze and Ernest Chow
Jennifer and Young Chung
Teresa and Peter Clare
Marcy and Neil Cohen
Ana and Paul Collins
Tracy Kirkham and Josef Cooper
Penny and Jim Coulter
Aileen Adams and Geoff Cowan
Lucinda Crabtree
Suzanne and J. Taylor Crandall
Sharon and Paul Crane
Tammy and Bill Crown
Marjolein Cuellar
Wendy and Larry Culp
Linda Burch and Rajen Dalal
Peggy and Yogen Dalal
Dan and Stacey Case Family Foundation
Susanne and Greg Daniels
Kay Kendall and Jack Davies
Whitney and Lanse Davis
Cathy and Sandy Dean
Nina and Casper de Clercq
Daun and Dan Dees
April McClain-Delaney and John Delaney
Steven and Roberta Denning
Michele and Doug Dillard
Nancy and Marc Duber
Malik Ducard
Marijke Jurgens-Dupree and David Dupree
Abigail and Egon Durban
Sally and Mark Ein
Georgia and Breck Eisner
Dana and Bob Emery
Emika Fund
Carson and Helmy Eltoukhy
Clare Albanese and Amy Errett
Melinda Ellis Evers and Will Evers
*Includes donors of $1,000 and above. Regretfully, due to space limitations, we are unable to list every donor in the print publication. However, all gifts we receive are deeply valued and support our work for kids and schools.
We would like to thank our foundation partners who supported our work in 2017.
Ahmanson Foundation
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Anschutz Foundation
The Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies Foundation
Best Buy Foundation
Bezos Family Foundation
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Disney Worldwide Services Inc.
Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
Grable Foundation
Hearst Foundations
Heising-Simons Foundation
John Templeton Foundation
Joseph Drown Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Morgan Family Foundation
M.S. Grumbacher Foundation
Niagara Cares
Overdeck Family Foundation
Poses Family Foundation
R.K. Mellon Foundation
Rose Hills Foundation
Sand Hill Foundation
Sherwood Foundation
Susan Crown Exchange (SCE)
Symantec
TPG Foundation
Weingart Foundation
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
W.M. Keck Foundation
Foundation PartnersWe would also like to thank the following philanthropic partners who made generous contributions in 2017.*
Individual Donors
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Holly and Jim Farrell
Suzanne and Elliott Felson
Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez
Camilla and Matt Field
Amy Nathan and Howard Fineman
Courtney Benoist and Jason M. Fish
Randi and Bob Fisher
Mrs. Donald G. Fisher
Laura and John Fisher
Jennifer Caldwell and John H.N. Fisher
Lauren and Lee Fixel
Byron Flagg
JoJo and Eric Fleiss
Tomoko and Don Fortune
Emily and Clinton Foy
Spencer Frasher
Elizabeth and Michael Galvin
Mary and George Garvey
George Lucas Family Foundation
Ann and Jim Gianopulos
Patricia and Richard Gibbs
JoAnne and Ben Ginsberg
Nancy Floyd and William Glasgow
Torie Clarke and Brian Graham
Mae and Ande Grennan
Mignon and Jim Groch
Carol and Jeff Groh
Mary and Robert Haft
Holly Hagens
Christine Hahn
Kathryn and Michael Hanley
Julia and Kevin Hartz
Ellen and Andrew Hauptman
Margaret and William Hearst
Conner and Brad Herman
Joan and David Hill
Jordan and Alex Hoffner
Jennifer and Andrew Hoine
Sandra and Tom Holland
Simon Holden
Carole Holman
Daphne Yeoh and Tai Hsia
Sarah and Jeff Hughes
Jim Johnson
Yasmine and Matthew Johnson
Cindy and Evan Jones
Michelle and David Joubran
Hadley Mullin and Dan Kalafatas
Ellie Kanner
Lucinda Lee Katz
Puja and Samir Kaul
Wendy Holcombe Kawaja and Carl Kawaja
Gina and Rich Kelley
Kamini Ramani and Omar Khan
Eli and Carli Khouri
Cynthia and Anthony Kim
Laurie Lipper and Lawrence Kirk
Carrie and Scott Kirkpatrick
Kim Larson and Gary Knell
Katie Hall and Tom Knutsen
Jane and Esko Korhonen
Lucy Hume and Nicholas Koukopoulos
Nathalie and Doug Kunin
Elizabeth and Thomas Laffont
Caroline and Christopher Landau
Laura and Gary Lauder
Shelbi LaValley
Stefanie Huie and David Lee
Stephanie and Daniel Lennon
Jessica and Sam Lessin
Brandon Liebman
Teegen Trucksess and John Lima
Susan and Scott Lord
Mitch Lowe
Rochelle and David Ludwig
Kristin Vogelsong and Zander Lurie
Muffin and John Lynham
Peter Lyon
Lyra Rufino-Maceda and Manny Maceda
Tracy and John Mallory
Lucinda and Greg Mariscal
Carrie and David Marriott
Linda Martinson and Chris Mayer
Anita and Tim McBride
Debra and Mike McCurry
Camille and Bobby McDuffie
Elizabeth and John McGuire
Carla McLoughlin
Meredith and Jonathan Meeks
Alan Meltzer
Bob Miller
Elizabeth Olson and Daniel Mitz
Hema Mohan
Jessica and Jason Moment
Sharon Marcil and Tom Monahan
Priti and Sanjay Morey
Anna and Mason Morfit
Tina Morgan
David Morgenstein
Maura and Dan Mudd
Jeannie and Robert Musslewhite
Cara and Paul Natterson
Carolyn and Edward Nordberg
Michelle and Michael O’Brien
Brigid O’Connor
Pam Shriver Fund
Pannonia Foundation
Julie and Will Parish
Krutika and Rajiv Patel
Anne and Robert Pedrero
JaMel and Thomas Perkins
Stacy and Matthew Perry
Marianne and Keith Powell
Eva and Bill Price
Marika Partridge and Larry Ravitz
Alison Cupp Relyea
Jimmy Reyes
Robin and Jake Reynolds
Alison and Kai Reynolds
Elizabeth and Dave Roberts
Brett Rochkind
Toni and Arthur Rembe Rock
Eve and Seth Rodsky
Shira and Michael Ronen
Kathleen and Chip Rosenbloom
Patricia and Dick Roth
Georgina T. and Thomas A. Russo
Karen Handler Ryan and Patrick Ryan
Paul Rydberg
Michele and Antonio Sacconaghi
Susan Sachs
Julia Boorstin and Couper Samuelson
Katie Albright and Jake Schatz
Nancy Peretsman and Bob Scully
Schauble Family Foundation
Susan and Stephen Scherr
Catarina and Andy Schwab
Emily Scott
Amy and Ed Shenkan
Karen and Ben Sherwood
Carter Shoop
Moira Mayer and Rajath Shourie
Nancy and Simon Sidamon-Eristoff
Miyoung Lee and Neil Simpkins
Susan Sleeper
Smith-Swisher Family Fund
Jennifer and Tony Smorgon
Mitzi Krocover and Jacque Sokolov
David Solomon
Hilary and John Somorjai
Tara and Scott Sorensen
Laura and Greg Spivy
Elizabeth and Andrew Spokes
Jane and Lloyd Sprung
Nina and Scott Stanford
Margaret and Allan Steyer
Liz and Jim Steyer
Diana and Steve Strandberg
Swartz Foundation
Robert Sweeney
Tracy and Gene Sykes
Baudelia and Brett Taylor
Angie Ruiz Terbeek and Mark Terbeek
Mike Tollin
Kelli and Steffan Tomlinson
Lalie and Mike Tongour
Dyann Tresenfeld
Luba Troyanovsky
David and Susan Tunnell
Laura Fox and Ben Van de Bunt
Tracy and Fred Wang
Charlotte and Alan Waxman
Henry Waxman
Lynda and William Webster
Leigha and Eli Weinberg
Liz and Jack Weingart
Ariel Lang and Thomas Welk
Jennifer and David Whipp
Jill and Burton White
Lawrence Wilkinson
William H. Draper III & Phyllis C. Draper Fund
Cindy and Jake Winebaum
Jessica and Stephen Wynne
Mary and Jeff Zients
Leslie and Michael Zinberg
*Includes donors of $1,000 and above. Regretfully, due to space limitations, we are unable to list every donor in the print publication. However, all gifts we receive are deeply valued and support our work for kids and schools.
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