Key points: Media literacy has become an essential skill in today’s digital world. With the rise of various platforms, the ability to differentiate between credible information and misinformation is crucial. Media literacy enables students to critically assess sources, understand the intent behind content, and engage with diverse perspectives. It is essential for academic success and … Read more
Key points: An overwhelming majority of teens (94 percent) want their schools to teach media literacy, although just 39 percent reported having had any such instruction during the 2023-24 school year, according to a study from The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit. The study reveals the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are … Read more
Edward Hanapole is the leader of the media and entertainment practice at Alvarez and Marsal. With experience in various media sectors such as education, publishing, and broadcast, he offers a unique perspective in his conversation with host Mike Palmer. They delve into how media companies are adjusting to direct-to-consumer models in the wake of the … Read more
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are exposed to – and believe – conspiracy theories on social media. But the research also found that teaching students media literacy is associated with healthy online habits like fact-checking before sharing on … Read more
Margaret Sullivan, the former ombudsman for The New York Times, now runs a blog called American Crisis. As the most pivotal presidential election approaches, she evaluates the media’s performance and makes a final plea. Despite the good work done by some major news outlets, Sullivan believes that the overall media coverage has fallen short in … Read more
Courtesy: Ednovate Charter School Instagram recently introduced new policies to address the negative impact of addictive social media apps on teenagers. These policies include setting teen accounts to private by default, disabling notifications at night, and providing more parental supervision tools. While these changes are a step in the right direction, educators and parents understand … Read more
It can be challenging for the average American to navigate the vast amount of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. Imagine having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders through it. David Raymond and Eric Gimbi, both middle school teachers in Pennsylvania and members of the Bobblehead George geek squad, seem to thrive … Read more
The recent surge in stock price follows a significant drop to an all-time low of $12.15 on Sept. 23, with the stock now trading at $36.30 per share. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is the holding company that owns Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former President Donald Trump after being banned … Read more