Tag: Media literacy
District Promotes Media Literacy to Combat Brain Rot
In the Baldwin Union Free School District, educational leaders are combatting the rise of "brain rot" by emphasizing media literacy and critical thinking skills among students. Led by Dr. Shari Camhi, the district's superintendent,...
Supporting Students in Emotion-Laden Digital Media: Educator Strategies.
In a world where digital media dominates the landscape, it is essential to equip students with the skills to navigate the emotional challenges that come with it. From social media platforms like Facebook and...
Empowering Children: Recognizing Extremist Content and Fake News Online
Children across England are set to receive a new education program aimed at helping them identify extremist content and fake news online. This initiative, announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, will involve a review...
2024-25 Curriculum: Teaching Writing With The New York Times
The curriculum for the 2024-25 academic year includes nine writing units that focus on real-world features such as reviews, photo essays, narratives, podcasts, and more. Each unit will be updated before the related contest...