Patriotic Education is Political

It’s a term that’s so unfamiliar to the public that news organizations placed it in single quotes. Speaking at the Continue reading →

Fast Friends

I have been reflecting on why my Virtually Viral friendships seem so important now. I realize that I know a Continue reading →

Online Learning & Media Literacy

Educators all around the world are engaged in the process of online learning during the time of coronavirus. But learning Continue reading →

Pandemic Princess

It is the age of heroic princesses.  We see them in the media more than ever. Courageous and noble warrior Continue reading →

On Learning Outcomes & Standards for Media Literacy

Many people have asked me about standards for digital and media literacy and assessments that measure media literacy learning outcomes. Continue reading →

Wander with Grief

My most intense grief occurred in a hotel room in a city far from home. When we arrived in Portland Continue reading →

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 →

Advance Media Lit Through the Law

It’s time for moving media literacy to the tipping point!   OCTOBER 14, 2019: Read the House of Representatives Bill Continue reading →