The Office of Digital Equity announced on May 1 that it will hold a free Protect Your Digital Identity Training session on Thursday, May 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton, Georgia.
The event aims to help community members learn how to stay safe online by recognizing digital threats and understanding protective measures when using devices such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, and personal computers. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their own devices for hands-on learning during the session.
Registration is required due to limited space. Those interested can sign up through the Digital Equity webpage. The training comes as local schools experience shifts in enrollment and demographic representation among students.
Enrollment at Clayton County schools decreased by 2.5% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year, according to data from the Georgia Department of Education. During that same period, Clayton County schools enrolled a total of 61,644 students as reported by the Georgia Department of Education.
Black students made up the largest portion of Clayton County’s student body at 68%, while Hispanic students were the second most represented group at 24% according to state education statistics. Multiracial students accounted for about 3%, making them the third most represented ethnic group in county schools as shown by state data. White students were least represented among major ethnic groups at just 2% according to official reports.
The upcoming digital safety training reflects ongoing efforts within Clayton County to provide residents with resources and information relevant both inside and outside educational settings.
