Media Literacy Minute: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers
Welcome to this week’s edition of Media Literacy Minute! We’re highlighting recent advancements and programs that are advancing media literacy and critical thinking skills. Here’s what’s happening:
🌎 OSU Hosts Media Literacy Exchange with Mexico: Oklahoma State University recently welcomed young professionals from Mexico for a media literacy exchange program. The initiative aims to enhance cross-cultural understanding and media literacy skills among participants, preparing them for leadership roles in their communities [OSU News].
🎓 PBS Media Literacy Certification: An educator from Hillsboro, WI has earned the PBS Media Literacy Certification, recognizing their commitment to teaching media literacy. This certification underscores the importance of equipping educators with the skills to guide students in navigating the complex media landscape [PBS Wisconsin].
💻 Scottsdale Students Encouraged to “Keep It Real” Online: Scottsdale Unified School District students are encouraged to “keep it real” online through a new media literacy initiative. The program focuses on helping students understand the importance of authenticity and responsible behavior in the digital world [Your Valley].
📚 New York Launches Media Literacy Toolkit: New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in collaboration with education leaders, has launched a new media literacy toolkit. This resource is designed to help educators across the state integrate media literacy into their curricula and better prepare students to critically engage with digital content [AMNY].
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