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  • National News Literacy Week

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Presented by the News Literacy Project, The E.W. Scripps Company, USA Today and USA Today Network, the seventh annual National News Literacy Week provides educators with the tools and resources they need to help students navigate today’s information landscape more skillfully. This year’s focus is on helping young people stay grounded with facts and rebuild […]

  • IDEAcon 2026

    Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL, United States

    For three full days, attendees have access to experienced thought leaders and regional speakers all focused on current topics in education and who represent innovative practices. There is something for all educators through the hundreds of sessions that allow you to customize your IDEAcon experience based on your comfort level and curiosity.

  • Journalist Safety in the US: Protecting Data and Devices

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    The raid of a Washington Post reporter’s home and the seizure of the reporter’s devices and newsgathering materials is an alarming escalation against the press and emphasizes the need for journalists in the U.S. to take steps to proactively protect their sensitive information. We invite you to join us for a roundtable discussion on best […]

  • Unlock Critical Media Literacy Skills with Constructivist Media Decoding

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    WHAT? An online professional development course designed to introduce K-12 librarians and teachers to the vibrant practice of constructivist media decoding. This 10-week online training is provided through Project Look Sharp at a cost of $190 per person paid by credit card or school/organization voucher. Those who complete the course will earn a badge from […]

  • Classroom to Cinema

    California Film Institute 1001 Lootens Place, Suite 220, San Rafael, CA, CA, United States

    Classroom to Cinema invites classrooms from across the Bay Area to celebrate Cultural Heritage Months through free screenings of powerful, independent films. Each screening is paired with stories that spark conversation, broaden perspectives, and connect directly to the cultural moments we honor. We are unable to provide free transportation to school groups for this program […]

  • Analyze and Disrupt GenAI Bias to Create with Confidence

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Generative AI tools reflect the biases baked into their training data and our society. As media literate educators, our job is to analyze GenAI creative outputs to actively disrupt harmful stereotypes and support students to recognize bias and create with confidence. Explore the origins of this bias and learn how to produce AI-generated images that […]

  • SXSW EDU 2026

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    Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, United States

    Stay on the forefront of technology and education with the latest approaches in fostering critical thinking. Secure your spot to explore new possibilities in education. Save $100 off the walk-up rate if you get your badge by Thursday, February 5. Learn more about how to attend.

  • Testimony of the Human Spirit Screening and Q&A

    Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY, United States

    In partnership with the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC), schools are invited to view the documentary Testimony of the Human Spirit on Wednesday, March 11 and participate in a discussion with HHREC Director of Education, Steve Goldberg. This documentary explores the Holocaust through the memories of six men and women who lived through […]

  • Reading Like a Historian Lessons with Digital Literacy

    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Explore new lessons that embed digital literacy into history lessons. During this session, participants will experience model lessons, receive access to new curricular resources, and learn strategies for integrating evidence-based digital literacy approaches into history instruction.

  • What’s Happening with Media Literacy in Massachusetts?

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    A new Massachusetts report examines the current landscape of media literacy in K–12 schools and opportunities to expand instruction. This session will explore the findings and highlight how educators and districts across the state are advancing media, digital, and AI literacy.

  • Nothing About Us Without Us: Youth Leading the Future of Media Literacy

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    Virtual Event Anywhere

    Young people are not just the subjects of media literacy education, they are active participants, shaping how it’s applied and driving its direction. In this dynamic panel, members of NAMLE’s Youth Advisory Council share what meaningful media literacy looks like in their schools and communities. From AI to civic engagement, they’ll offer candid insights, challenge […]

  • Media Literacy Education for Children and Youth: A Workshop

    Keck Center 500 5th St NW, Washington, D.C., United States

    The National Academies will host a workshop on June 11-12, 2026 at the Keck Center focused on how to support the development of media literacy for children and youth in the context of a complex information ecosystem. More information about the event will be available soon.