Author: Carson McAfee

Join us in making the 10th Annual U.S. Media Literacy Week the biggest celebration in support of media literacy education yet — October 21-25, 2024! Hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), the mission is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country. U.S. Media Literacy Week calls attention to media literacy education by bringing together hundreds of partners for events and activities around the country.

Learn more about ways to get involved, check out our free resources, help us spread the word, and more!

During U.S. Media Literacy Week 2022, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) came out with 5 resources for parents in partnership with Meta. These resources cover topics including: connections you might make, media messages teens might see, people teens might meet, terms you might hear, and questions you might ask. They are available to download for free on Meta’s Family Center Education Hub here.

The Core Principles articulate the National Association for Media Literacy Education’s (NAMLE) position on media literacy education and illuminate the complex dynamics between individuals, media, and the systems and structures that shape our world. The additional Implications for Practice, which are available to view under each principle, highlight distinguishing features of effective media literacy education. NAMLE’s intent is these Core Principles and Implications for Practice build greater awareness and help scale media literacy education in all facets of life in the U.S. 

Learn more about the Core Principles and download the resources — available in English, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, and Bulgarian — for free here.

Today’s youth are growing up surrounded by technology and media. The world is at their fingertips and that comes with incredible opportunities but also difficult challenges. Many parents are overwhelmed by the ins and outs of parenting in the digital age. They are worried for their children’s safety, well-being, and health. They are also worried about their ability to help their kids’ navigate the complicated digital landscape when it’s all new to them, too. Don’t fret! Creating a healthy relationship with media and technology in your home is not only possible but can also bring you and your child closer. Explore these 6 E’s of parenting in the digital age to empower you and give you the skills you need to level up your parenting skills for today’s world. This resource was created by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) in partnership with Roblox.

Learn more about the 6 E’s of Parenting in the Digital Age and get the free downloads for young children, tweens, and teens here.