NEW Resource Page

Media Literacy Resources

As the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection approaches, we are reminded that critical thinking skills are imperative for resisting harmful disinformation and countering hate and bias. 

In today’s society, adults and young people are exposed to a lot of information from a variety of media sources, most notably digital platforms, television, radio and print materials. And in a politically contentious and polarized climate, information can be manipulated to mislead and to cause harm. Rhetoric and catchphrases—especially about complex and divisive issues—are abundant and often attempt to reduce complex concerns to simplified and biased explanations. Therefore, being discerning about the information around us is crucial.

We offer our first new resource of the year, our Media Literacy Resources page, which provides guidance for introducing these essential skills and links to our media and digital literacy content.