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SUMMARY:National News Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION: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 trust in standards-based news — particularly in the age of AI. There are many ways to take action and participate in the week — educators can organize activities for their students or community\, attend a free webinar\, and more.
URL:https://namle.org/event/national-news-literacy-week-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:IDEAcon 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://namle.org/event/ideacon-2026/
LOCATION:Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel\, 1551 Thoreau Drive North\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
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SUMMARY:Journalist Safety in the US: Protecting Data and Devices
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe invite you to join us for a roundtable discussion on best practices for protecting data and devices for journalists in the U.S. Panelists from Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press will provide essential tips on safeguarding your data\, protecting sources\, and your legal rights during searches and seizures.  \nPanelists:\nDr. Martin Shelton\, Deputy Director of Digital Security\, Freedom of the Press Foundation\nHarlo Holmes\, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Digital Security\, Freedom of the Press Foundation\nJen Nelson\, Director of Pre-Publication Review and Journalist Support\, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press\nAbigail LP\, Program Manager\, Digital Security\, Freedom of the Press Foundation (Moderator) \nWe encourage you to provide questions ahead of time using the prompt below for panelists to answer during the webinar.  \nThis roundtable is being organized by the U.S. Journalist Assistance Network\, a coalition of U.S. press freedom organizations specializing in journalist safety and assistance. \nPlease note that this session will not be recorded for security reasons.
URL:https://namle.org/event/journalist-safety-in-the-us-protecting-data-and-devices/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
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SUMMARY:Unlock Critical Media Literacy Skills with Constructivist Media Decoding
DESCRIPTION:WHAT?\nAn 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 Project Look Sharp and a letter of documentation describing the 15 hours of PD training which can be sent to an\nadministrator of your choice. \nWHO?\nK-12 School Librarians and Teachers from across the United States who are interested in using media decoding in their work with students in their libraries and classrooms. \nWHEN?\nThe course begins with a live virtual Zoom session on Tuesday Feb. 10\, 7:00-8:30 pm EST hosted by Project Look Sharp directors Chris Sperry and Cyndy Scheibe. This is followed by 4 modules of self-paced activities over 10 weeks\, as well as optional individual coaching by Chris Sperry. The course ends with a live virtual Zoom session on Tuesday April 21 7:00-8:30 pm EST.
URL:https://namle.org/event/constructivist-media-decoding-media-literacy-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
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SUMMARY:Using Media Literacy to Practice Metacognition
DESCRIPTION:In any setting\, learners need the ability to monitor their thoughts\, evaluate their thinking\, reflect on their beliefs\, and adjust their understanding. In recognition of Safer Internet Day\, this webinar will unpack how the practices of media literacy can support these metacognition skills\, ultimately empowering learners to make informed choices online and beyond. By centering these skills\, educators can support students in prioritizing their learning across subjects while building habits that promote digital wellbeing and safer engagement with media. Register now! \nEducators will walk away with:\n– Key practices of media literacy\n– Examples of student metacognition practices at various levels\n– Resources for further exploration for educators and students \nPlease note: This event is geared toward educators grades 7-12. \nAbout the speaker:\nMegan Fromm\, Ph.D.\, is a journalism and media education expert who currently teaches at the Key School in Annapolis\, MD. She has taught at both the university and secondary levels and has spent more than a decade working with student journalists and journalism teachers to better improve their craft and serve their communities. Megan is a former journalist and was the 2019 National Media Literacy Teacher of the Year. She is the co-editor of Transformative Media Pedagogies (2021) and co-author of Student Journalism and Media Literacy (2014).
URL:https://namle.org/event/using-media-literacy-to-practice-metacognition/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Anywhere
CATEGORIES:NAMLE-Hosted Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T113000
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SUMMARY:Classroom to Cinema
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nWe are unable to provide free transportation to school groups for this program at the moment. However\, we do encourage school groups to look into public transportation like SMART Train and Marin Transit buses. Youth ride for free.
URL:https://namle.org/event/classroom-to-cinema/
LOCATION:California Film Institute\, 1001 Lootens Place\, Suite 220\, San Rafael\, CA\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
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SUMMARY:Analyze and Disrupt GenAI Bias to Create with Confidence
DESCRIPTION: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 represent who our students are and who they aspire to be. Register here!
URL:https://namle.org/event/analyze-and-disrupt-genai-bias-to-create-with-confidence/
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