Title I, Part A, Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) states that Title I schools shall provide information and resources to help parents and families work with their children to understand the harms of copyright piracy. In keeping with this requirement, definitions of relevant terms as well as links to websites that may be helpful in educating children concerning copyright piracy regulations are included below. Copyright-a form of protection given to creators and authors of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works. A copyright means that the author has the right to do or let other do any of the following things:

• Make copies

• Distribute copies

• Perform work publicly

• Display work publicly

• Make modifications or adaptations

Generally, it is illegal for anyone to do any of the things listed above without the creator’s permission. However, there are some exceptions and limitations to this right. One major limitation is the Doctrine of Fair Use.

Copyright Piracy-Unauthorized reproduction for sale or use of a copyrighted work such as a book, lyric or software.

Online Resources:

• Common Sense Media

  • https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/teaching-kids-about-copyrightpiracy

• U.S. Copyright Office

  • https://www.copyright.gov/history/Copyright_For_Kids.pdf

• Copyright & Creativity

  • https://copyrightandcreativity.org/