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Task force recommends integrated K–12 media literacy, teacher training and library-media specialist support

Civic Education, Civic Engagement, Media Literacy Task Force · December 17, 2024
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Summary

The task force recommended integrating media literacy across K–12 disciplines, developing State Department of Education resources, and using library media specialists to provide train-the-trainer professional development so teachers can teach media skepticism and source vetting.

Task force members agreed media literacy should be integrated across K–12 instruction and supported by targeted professional development rather than taught as a single, one-off course.

Kevin (Co-chair) said media literacy "is not a 1 time, 1 off course requirement" and recommended a sustained, multidisciplinary curriculum developed with the State Department of Education. Teachers…

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