Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio, in collaboration with the Media Education Lab, are excited to co-present Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island! Check out our Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island webpage regularly to find the most updated collection of resources and events to support participation in the Ocean State.
Join PBS Wisconsin and Retro Report as we provide just-in-time resources for election season and beyond!
This webinar will highlight new civics and media literacy resources from PBS that have been developed for 6th-12th grade classrooms, including the comprehensive Civics collection and specific resources like Retro Report’s Citizen Nation Civics Skills series.
Help your middle and high school students understand foundational ideas and the complexities of our government, build critical thinking skills, and become more informed and engaged citizens. Join us to explore essential skills and strategies for civic engagement and media literacy that have value far beyond the classroom.
Presenters:
Sarah Kopplin, president of the Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies
Filiz Yargici, education manager for Retro Report
Nick Ostrem, education engagement specialist with PBS Wisconsin Education
How can you ensure you are getting accurate, reliable information? What should you be aware of when it comes to digital media? How do we maximize the benefits while minimizing risks of AI? Join our panel of educators and media literacy experts for a robust discussion on these topics, and more!
Fix Democracy First is a nonpartisan pro-democracy organization. They host a weekly Democracy Happy Hour on Wednesdays to share the latest news on democracy across the country and hear from experts on a variety of democracy-related topics.
Register for session: https://bit.ly/DemocracyHappyHour
Join us for the Fall California Media Literacy Resource Slam, an engaging virtual webinar where educators can explore valuable tools and resources to enhance media literacy instruction. This session will showcase materials from Common Sense Education, KQED, the News Literacy Project, the California Department of Education, California School Library Association, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and more. From election-related content to tips on creating engaging student media projects, we’ve got you covered.
You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical tools, and connections to fellow educators who advocate for more media literacy in the classroom.