https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/media-literacy Media Literacy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 The nation's report card is updating its 8th grade civics exam for the first time in 30 years. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:30:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-national-civics-test-is-getting-an-update-heres-what-teachers-want-on-it/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/3-ways-teachers-can-help-students-think-critically-about-ai/2026/07 Student use of AI should always end with human reflection and analysis. Here's how to do that. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:17:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/3-ways-teachers-can-help-students-think-critically-about-ai/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/digital-literacy-isnt-a-one-off-lesson-how-teachers-can-build-students-skills/2026/06 The ability to navigate the torrent requires social-emotional skill, not just fact-checking, a researcher says. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:57:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/digital-literacy-isnt-a-one-off-lesson-how-teachers-can-build-students-skills/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teens-are-skeptical-of-the-news-does-that-offer-learning-opportunities-for-schools/2026/05 Many young people get their news from social media, a habit that has downstream implications. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teens-are-skeptical-of-the-news-does-that-offer-learning-opportunities-for-schools/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-sel-can-do-to-help-kids-manage-their-online-lives/2026/04 It's important to show students how social media can be helpful and harmful. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:44:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-sel-can-do-to-help-kids-manage-their-online-lives/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-play-game-of-media-literacy-catch-up-as-ai-use-rises/2026/04 Students are now seeing more AI-generated social media content that is problematic. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-play-game-of-media-literacy-catch-up-as-ai-use-rises/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good Gen Z teacher Katrina Sacurom talks about overcoming the challenges new teachers face. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/video-a-gen-z-teacher-helps-her-students-use-tech-for-good https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-media-literacy-efforts-are-failing-to-keep-up-with-misinformation/2026/02 Classroom educators need support from district and school leaders in addressing flashpoint topics. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:09:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-media-literacy-efforts-are-failing-to-keep-up-with-misinformation/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-kim-kardashian-says-the-moon-landing-was-fake-theres-a-lesson-here-for-schools/2026/02 Teachers can use popular conspiracies to help students scrutinize what they see online. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:56:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-kim-kardashian-says-the-moon-landing-was-fake-theres-a-lesson-here-for-schools/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-states-are-pairing-cellphone-bans-with-media-literacy-instruction/2026/01 Students need to develop the skills to critically analyze the content they view on their phones. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:39:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/more-states-are-pairing-cellphone-bans-with-media-literacy-instruction/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/84-of-teens-distrust-the-news-why-that-matters-for-schools/2025/11 Teenagers' distrust of the media could have disastrous consequences, new report says. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/84-of-teens-distrust-the-news-why-that-matters-for-schools/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-ai-is-trained-to-avoid-these-3-words-that-are-essential-to-learning/2025/10 Chatbots aren’t designed to model the type of thinking we expect from our students. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:09:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-ai-is-trained-to-avoid-these-3-words-that-are-essential-to-learning/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-over-half-my-students-saw-video-of-charlie-kirks-murder-heres-how-i-responded/2025/09 An established classroom routine to discuss current events can help educators navigate hard conversations with their students. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:12:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-over-half-my-students-saw-video-of-charlie-kirks-murder-heres-how-i-responded/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-teachers-can-talk-to-students-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/2025/09 Avoiding discussion of difficult topics in school is a missed learning opportunity. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:51:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-teachers-can-talk-to-students-about-charlie-kirks-assassination/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/technology/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-digital-media-literacy Your Guide to Digital & Media Literacy Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:46:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/technology/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-digital-media-literacy https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-social-media-is-awash-with-bad-health-advice-this-lesson-can-help/2025/05 Why a librarian and health educator teamed up to teach students the red flags of misleading claims. Fri, 30 May 2025 18:44:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-social-media-is-awash-with-bad-health-advice-this-lesson-can-help/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-two-key-questions-form-the-heart-of-digital-literacy-instruction/2025/05 Crucial lessons around digital literacy and digital safety can be framed around these two questions. Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/these-two-key-questions-form-the-heart-of-digital-literacy-instruction/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-are-regularly-exposed-to-sexist-content-online-what-should-teachers-do/2025/05 Andrew Tate's messaging about the "manosphere" is just one example of the dangerous messages students are receiving. Tue, 20 May 2025 06:17:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-students-are-regularly-exposed-to-sexist-content-online-what-should-teachers-do/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teaching-media-literacy-in-an-era-awash-with-misinformation/2025/02 Conversations reveal how different student interpretations are from teachers' and can guide instruction. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-teaching-media-literacy-in-an-era-awash-with-misinformation/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teens-need-more-ai-literacy-as-fake-content-becomes-harder-to-detect/2025/02 A new Common Sense Media report shows that many students do not see the difference between fake and real online content. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:38:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/teens-need-more-ai-literacy-as-fake-content-becomes-harder-to-detect/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 Schools are underprepared to deal with a deluge of AI-created videos that harm the reputations of students and educators. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-schools-need-to-wake-up-to-the-threat-of-ai-deepfakes-and-bullying/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/u-s-students-computer-literacy-performance-drops/2024/12 U.S. scores were on par with the international average for computer and information literacy but below average for computational thinking. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:45:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/u-s-students-computer-literacy-performance-drops/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-what-to-know-about-ai-misinformation-a-primer-for-teachers-downloadable/2024/11 It’s not difficult to educate students to be savvy about artificial intelligence. Two researchers offer simple steps. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:26:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-what-to-know-about-ai-misinformation-a-primer-for-teachers-downloadable/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 A Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:05:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/inside-the-class-where-students-talk-about-abortion-trump-v-harris-and-more/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-we-trust-this-source-and-other-questions-readers-ask-in-history/2024/10 Historical texts require students to weigh authors' bias, context, and audience. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/can-we-trust-this-source-and-other-questions-readers-ask-in-history/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-what-makes-students-and-the-rest-of-us-fall-for-ai-misinformation/2024/10 Researchers Sam Wineburg and Nadav Ziv explain how to turn your students into savvy online fact-checkers. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-what-makes-students-and-the-rest-of-us-fall-for-ai-misinformation/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 Teenagers—like adults—struggle to recognize accurate, unbiased information in a chaotic digital media landscape. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/most-teens-believe-conspiracy-theories-see-news-as-biased-what-can-schools-do/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 How can students avoid getting duped by deepfakes online? Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-this-group-is-trying-to-teach-digital-literacy-heres-how/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09 The internet is awash with dubious claims. How can educators teach students to distinguish fact from fiction? Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/opinion-students-are-digital-natives-but-heres-where-they-struggle/2024/09