Media Literacy Now

Working to ensure all K-12 students are taught #MediaLiteracy so that they become healthy, confident, and competent media consumers and creators.

[Media Literacy Now @MediaLitNow]

Kids need #MediaLiteracy. We’re working to bring it into K–12 classrooms nationwide — so students can think critically, not just scroll.

We’re not on here much… we’re busy doing the work. Learn more & join us: https://t.co/FUabaosh0O

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Media Literacy Now advances media literacy education nationwide — ensuring students develop skills to evaluate information and engage safely in our AI & social media-shaped world. https://t.co/gMeuOPa8I6

#MediaLiteracy #YouthMentalHealth

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This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, it’s important to recognize that youth mental health and digital life are deeply connected.

As our member @MediaLitNow highlights, helping young people create balanced, positive technology habits is one important way to support their overall mental health and wellbeing. https://t.co/VWwdISwN6p

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We don’t wait to teach reading or math — so why wait to teach #MediaLiteracy?

New blog: why K–2 is the right place to start—and how small shifts in teaching can make a big impact. 👉 https://t.co/932dYAFmDQ

#EarlyLearning #K12Education

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#MediaLiteracy is no longer optional — it’s essential. Our new report shows growing momentum in states nationwide to prepare students for misinformation, AI-generated content, and digital well-being. Explore the findings ➡ https://t.co/dGmL2Ss1yh

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What we're reading: The Class Where ‘Screenagers’ Train to Navigate #SocialMedia and A.I. via @nytimes #MediaLiteracy https://t.co/A7gVPEfZbi

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@CivxNow @MASchoolsK12 Thanks for sharing!

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#AILiteracy & #MediaLiteracy: You Can’t Have One Without the Other: https://t.co/OnbdukKH6E

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You wouldn’t give kids keys to a car without first giving them driving lessons, so why are we letting kids access the internet and social media without first providing them with #MediaLiteracy education? 🤔Take action today: https://t.co/PXE7xBQTnY https://t.co/fQTPsvBItu

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🗣️ #MediaLiteracy Is Vital for Informed Decision-Making!

Couldn't say it better ourselves! Read more:
https://t.co/zsTTwsnsVS

[Coalition to Empower our Future @empwrourfuture]

Youth mental health is shaped by various complex factors, and each young person's experience is unique. To address this challenge, we must work together to identify comprehensive solutions that empower youth, their families and communities. https://t.co/evg6T7sGgW

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Interesting research out from @pewresearch on teens, #SocialMedia, & #MentalHealth.

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Teens are more likely to think social media sites are bad for their peers than for themselves. https://t.co/B9nTf3LEpc

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Want to see #MediaLiteracy education in more classrooms? Our *new* Advocacy Toolkit outlines the need for media literacy education & provides ideas, activities, & resources to help people start their advocacy journey. Download the toolkit: https://t.co/lDYAXGBNwd

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Another #MediaLiteracy resource for #CivicLearningWeek: Civic Digital Literacy - nonpartisan, evidence-based, classroom-ready resources that prepare students to verify the various pieces of information they encounter online. Check it out ➡️ https://t.co/mFTbcN2fcS

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For #CivicLearningWeek, we want to highlight a #MediaLiteracy resource from their collection: @AgentsofInfluen - a spy-themed video game that teaches students to neutralize #misinformation. Check it out ➡️ https://t.co/mFTbcN1Hnk

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New here? Thanks for joining us as we work to get #MediaLiteracy education into K-12 schools. 🙌 Be sure to sign up for news so you can #TakeAction in your state: https://t.co/1HTiMrqzRY Also, learn more about media literacy & why it's so important: https://t.co/SWo4LvowKh...

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Our winter newsletter is out!

💡 Finding solutions to help equip future generations with the #MediaLiteracy skills they need
🚨 Take action in South Carolina & Virginia
🆕 Coming Soon: Advocacy Toolkit for Parents & Individuals

Read more: https://t.co/FrWvL3Jap3

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We worked with teachers to create a database of lesson plans, activities, & resources for health teachers wanting to incorporate #MediaLiteracy into health instruction. https://t.co/jMPEBAmCjP

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💡 What are some tips for teaching media literacy in skills-based health education? 💡

We’d love to hear how you’re empowering students to navigate media wisely and make informed health choices!
#MediaLiteracy #HealthEducation #SkillsBasedLearning #SHAPEFlorida

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MA & NY recently released #MediaLiteracy toolkits for educators! 👏 We've added them to our Resource Library: https://t.co/TgZ9NMO9hv & don't forget, we also have a ✨bunch✨ of lesson plans/activities for science & health teachers, too.

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#MediaLiteracy has never been more important. With #AI & the prevalence of #misinformation, we need to teach kids & teens the skills needed to navigate a digital world safely & confidently. Help get media literacy education into more classrooms in 2025 ➡️ https://t.co/qO1OF5SmPU