Media Literacy as a SHIELD

It’s a compelling idea: We can combat foreign interference in U.S. elections through media literacy. Yesterday, the U.S. House of Continue reading →

Teach the Power of Propaganda

Along with 300 other educators, activists and policymakers from across the United States and around the world, I participated in Continue reading →

Reflection on News Literacy

Unfettered criticism of news and media literacy education is essential in the search for best practices A new piece in Continue reading →

Inquiry Learning with Pop Culture

School doesn’t have to be about loading up on all the “fact bricks” of stuff that “needs to be known.” Continue reading →

Activating Young Leaders To Create a World Where Hate Cannot Flourish

One of the best things about my new job is the extent to which I’ve been able to think deeply Continue reading →

Art, Journalism and Propaganda

Mike Daisy’s emotionally powerful monologue about the conditions of life in China for workers at the giant industrial plant where Continue reading →

PVK 2010: Unlitter Us!

As environmental issues become a greater concern locally, nationally, and globally, students enrolled in Powerful Voices for Kids often have Continue reading →