Since I arrived in Albania in mid-February, I’ve been thinking, discussing, contemplating and even dreaming about media literacy in all its nuances and dimensions. As a Fulbright Specialist, my task ...

Media literacy is the practice of taking in media messages and understanding their influence on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In an increasingly technology-focused world, it's a skill people ...

Nine school districts, including five in California, are the latest to receive a News Literacy District Fellowship to design news and media literacy programs at their school. The two-year fellowship ...

Generative AI systems are now embedded in everyday practice. They shape how texts are written, images produced, and content circulated—not as neutral tools, ...

Social media is a top source of news for nearly three in four students, and half at least somewhat trust platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to deliver that news and other critical information ...

The 21st century information ecosystem composed of highly fragmented media environments—both online and offline— poses tremendous challenges for individuals as they seek accurate and credible ...

Children and adults alike get bombarded with questionable information every day, whether it’s fake TikTok videos on the war in Ukraine, targeted ads on Facebook, or disinformation on climate change on ...

Statewide cellphone bans aren’t the only measures policymakers are taking to help schools navigate a complex digital media landscape. At least half of U.S. states have enacted laws to advance media ...

In our modern era, human attention is nearly constantly occupied with media, such as news articles, social media, television, podcasts and other forms of content. This media consumption plays a major ...

UCLA’s Teacher Education Program plans to discontinue one of its signature course offerings, faculty said. The program’s ...