Media Literacy Minute:
State Initiatives Lead to Educational Transformation

This week in media literacy, we’re seeing states and educational institutions shine a spotlight on the critical need for savvy media engagement. Let’s explore how different corners of the United States are stepping up their game:

🌟 Michigan’s Wonder Media Initiative: The Great Lakes State is diving into digital education with the launch of the Wonder Media website. This platform is a treasure trove of resources aimed at bolstering media and news literacy among young learners. With interactive and engaging content, Michigan is helping students gain confidence in interpreting various forms of media.

📜 Missouri’s Legislative Leap: The Show-Me State is showing us how it’s done with a proposed media literacy bill that is getting its moment in the legislative limelight. This move could pave the way for a generation of critical thinkers and informed citizens, illustrating that media literacy isn’t just an educational concern—it’s a societal imperative.

🎓 UNM’s Community Classes: Further west, the University of New Mexico’s media literacy outreach is bringing knowledge from higher education to the community at large. By extending learning beyond the campus, UNM underscores the belief that media literacy is a lifelong skill, vital for all ages.

📚 Freshman Focus on News Literacy: An entire freshman class  at La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, is getting a head start with news literacy through the News Literacy Project’s resources. This immersive experience spotlights the importance of critically engaging with the news from day one of high school, laying a foundation for informed citizenship.

Looking to bring media literacy to your community or learn more about state-specific resources? Connect with us at engagements@learn21.org or visit our treasure chest of knowledge at bit.ly/medialitlaws.