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SUMMARY:NAMLE: Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:NAMLE will be closed on January 1st in observation of New Year’s Day.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-closed-for-new-years-day/
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T170000
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SUMMARY:Critical Media Literacy Training Program for Educators
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of three sessions as part of a professional development series. \nWith the rapid changes in the media ecosystem and the potential disruption and affordances offered by AI\, the need for critical media literacy (CML) amongst educators and their capacity to model and foster such skills in their students is critical. A rise in conspiracy theories and radical political movements means that a critical view of news media is a crucial skill for all citizens. For teachers\, critical media literacy (CML) is not just a skill for democracy: it is also part of almost every aspect of their work as educators. Rapid-fire curricular changes\, a rise in book-banning and false history\, and a student body who have grown up taking social media and AI for granted are only some of the media-related challenges faced by teachers today. This course will provide educators with an accessible and equitable way to learn the skills of critical media literacy. \nDates: January 5 – 12\, 2026 \nTimes:\nLive Zoom sessions held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\, on the following dates: \n\nMonday\, January 5\, 2026\nFriday\, January 9\, 2026\nMonday\, January 12\, 2026\n\nFormat: Online with Live Zoom Sessions (See dates and times above) \nPrice: $295 \nPlease Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
URL:https://namle.org/event/critical-media-literacy-training-program-for-educators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Teachers College%2C Columbia University":MAILTO:tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
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SUMMARY:NAMLE Youth Advisory Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is the monthly meeting of NAMLE’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This meeting is closed to the public.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-youth-advisory-council-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20251212T192221Z
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SUMMARY:Truth in the Age of AI: Building News Savvy Students
DESCRIPTION:Register to attend through the link.
URL:https://namle.org/event/truth-in-the-age-of-ai-building-news-savvy-students/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTSTAMP:20251213T004236Z
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SUMMARY:NAMLE 2026 Board Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This is the annual retreat of NAMLE’s board of directors. This meeting is closed to the public.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-2026-board-retreat/
LOCATION:Howard University\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Using Visual Texts to Teach the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC)\, teachers will view the documentary Testimony of the Human Spirit. Over two days\, Steve Goldberg\, Director of Education at HHREC\, will lead a screening and discussion and share strategies for integrating the film into ELA and Social Studies Holocaust units. Featuring first-hand survivor accounts\, the film offers powerful insight into history and human resilience.
URL:https://namle.org/event/part-1-using-visual-texts-to-teach-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Media Arts Lab\, 405 Manville Road\, Pleasantville\, NY\, 10570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T180000
DTSTAMP:20251212T202221Z
CREATED:20251212T202221Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Media Literacy Training Program for Educators
DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three sessions as part of a professional development series. \nWith the rapid changes in the media ecosystem and the potential disruption and affordances offered by AI\, the need for critical media literacy (CML) amongst educators and their capacity to model and foster such skills in their students is critical. A rise in conspiracy theories and radical political movements means that a critical view of news media is a crucial skill for all citizens. For teachers\, critical media literacy (CML) is not just a skill for democracy: it is also part of almost every aspect of their work as educators. Rapid-fire curricular changes\, a rise in book-banning and false history\, and a student body who have grown up taking social media and AI for granted are only some of the media-related challenges faced by teachers today. This course will provide educators with an accessible and equitable way to learn the skills of critical media literacy. \nDates: January 5 – 12\, 2026 \nTimes:\nLive Zoom sessions held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST\, on the following dates: \n\nMonday\, January 5\, 2026\nFriday\, January 9\, 2026\nMonday\, January 12\, 2026\n\nFormat: Online with Live Zoom Sessions (See dates and times above) \nPrice: $295 \nPlease Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis only.
URL:https://namle.org/event/critical-media-literacy-training-program-for-educators-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Teachers College%2C Columbia University":MAILTO:tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T120000
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SUMMARY:Digital Detectives: Teaching Students to Navigate Misinformation and Media Bias
DESCRIPTION:This is a poster session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.\n\nStudents are inundated with information\, some accurate\, much of it not. This session dives into the crucial work of helping students become “digital detectives\,” equipped with the skills to evaluate digital content critically and independently. Participants will explore hands-on strategies for teaching students to identify credible sources\, recognize misinformation\, detect media bias\, and question digital narratives. The session will feature age-appropriate tools\, lesson examples\, and cross-curricular applications designed to build media literacy from elementary through high school. Attendees will leave with strategies that not only address academic standards but also empower students to become discerning consumers and responsible sharers of digital information in both school and life.
URL:https://namle.org/event/digital-detectives-teaching-students-to-navigate-misinformation-and-media-bias/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, 9800 International Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20251213T004400Z
CREATED:20251213T004400Z
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SUMMARY:NAMLE Closed
DESCRIPTION:NAMLE is closed in observance of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day.
URL:https://namle.org/event/namle-closed/
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260116T215514Z
CREATED:20251209T171926Z
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SUMMARY:The AI Shift: Moving from Reaction to Readiness in Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Schools are racing to respond to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence\, yet most responses fall into two camps: fear-driven restriction or reactive policy-making. Meanwhile\, students are already using AI tools every day\, often without guidance\, transparency\, or critical skill-building. This session invites educators to move beyond panic\, policing\, or avoidance and toward a more intentional\, future-ready approach that privileges AI readiness in the classroom. This conversation will highlight why simply trying to block or outmaneuver AI is a losing strategy. Instead\, we’ll explore how AI can open powerful opportunities for student inquiry\, creativity\, differentiation\, and media literacy when educators lead with purpose\, ethics\, and critical thinking.  \nEducators will leave with:\n• A clear understanding of why students need critical AI literacy now\n• Practical\, low-barrier strategies for integrating AI tools into instruction\n• Approaches to support ethical\, equitable\, and transparent use \nAudience: This session is designed for any educator who feels overwhelmed by AI’s speed\, concerned about misuse\, or unsure how to begin\, and who wants to take the first confident step toward preparing students for a world where AI is already shaping how they learn\, communicate\, and participate. Register now! \nSpeakers:  \nAmanda Bickerstaff\, CEO & Founder @ AI for Education\nAmanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education.  A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant\, speaker\, and writer on the topic of AI in education\, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI. \nChristian Pinedo\, VP of External Affairs @ aiEDU\nChristian serves as the VP of External Affairs & Advocacy at aiEDU\, leading the organization’s partnerships\, communications\, and advocacy work. He works closely with school districts\, NGOs\, and policymakers to drive meaningful change\, ensuring AI readiness is prioritized at local\, state\, and federal levels. \nNicolas Potkalistsky\, AI Literacy Specialist @ Educational Service Center of Central Ohio\nNick Potkalitsky is an AI Literacy Specialist at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO)\, where he supports member districts with AI implementation strategies and policy development. With over 15 years of secondary teaching experience and a Ph.D. in narrative\, rhetoric\, and media studies from OSU\, he specializes in helping K-16 educators integrate AI effectively into their classrooms through research-based best practices. \nEashan Kosaraju\, Senior @ Solon High School\nEashan Kosaraju is a senior at Solon High School. He’s deeply involved in combatting mis- and disinformation\, which he believes is on the rise due to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. By serving on the NAMLE Youth Advisory Council\, he hopes to increase media literacy across his community\, with a special focus on Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Eashan is also the host of the All Things AI Podcast\, where he’s interviewed 30+ professionals in AI\, and the Founder of Empower With AI\, a 501(c)(3) organization that teaches K-12 students about AI ethics and usage. \nModerated By:  \nBill Selak\, Director of Technology @ Hillbrook School\nBill Selak (he/him) is Director of Technology at Hillbrook School\, an independent JK-12 Apple Distinguished School. He also teaches at Concordia University Irvine in the M.A. Educational Technology program\, and is NAMLE Board Member (National Association of Media Literacy Education). Be sure to check out his podcast Bill Selak Talks.
URL:https://namle.org/event/the-ai-shift/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
ORGANIZER;CN="National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)":MAILTO:namle@namle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20251230T162444Z
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SUMMARY:The Human Advantage: Decision Skills in an AI-driven Workforce
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving labor market\, decision-making remains one of the most essential and enduring sets of skills. According to a new report from the Burning Glass Institute\, developing decision skills—such as strategic thinking\, risk analysis\, and problem-solving—prepares students to thrive in the workforce of the future. These durable skills are in high demand\, drive economic mobility\, and represent a uniquely human advantage in an AI-driven world. \nHear from experts on why decision-making skills are in demand and how to prepare students for the future of work.
URL:https://namle.org/event/the-human-advantage-decision-skills-in-an-ai-driven-workforce/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
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