The coronavirus pandemic has closed schools nationwide, and educational websites are
an important component of the remote learning experience. Engaging, educational websites
are also useful for parents in search of quality digital media to occupy their children
while social distancing at home. However, many popular educational websites are advertisement
(ad)-supported: A review of 551 children's educational websites showed that approximately
60% have ads or unclear policies around advertising, including policies on behavioral
and contextual advertising.
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For food companies, this offers an unparalleled opportunity to access children online
and to market unhealthy foods.Reviews. Common sense education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/search?contentType=reviews. Accessed October 23, 2020.
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