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Snapshot 2019: The State of Media Literacy Education in the U.S. Year of publication: 2019 Author: Sherri Hope Culver | Theresa Redmond Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Since 2015, NAMLE’s membership has grown from about 300 members to over 5,000 members, signifying a remarkable expansion of interest in and demand for media literacy education. Despite general awareness of the persuasive nature and pervasive inclusion of media in our lives, media literacy education has not been formerly prioritized in U.S. education efforts. Yet, several recent trends indicating progress and development are important to mention:– Growth– Inclusion in Standards– Legislative Involvement– AwarenessDespite broad agreement about the need to ensure that people of all ages are equipped to understand and negotiate the influence of media in their lives, the United States does not devote any significant government effort, nor funding, for media literacy education research, training, or implementation. While funding initiatives have benefits and drawbacks, decades of grassroots advocacy has not been enough to establish media literacy education as a foundational or core dimension of schooling.This SNAPSHOT is a step towards that goal. 
Building Healthy Relationships With Media: A Parent’s Guide to Media Literacy Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Trend Micro This guide gives a few examples of how to incorporate questions into the conversation when discussing media and related topics with your children. It is vital for parents to model curiosity and skepticism in their discussions with their children. Teaching the next generation to be critical thinkers allows them to hone this important skill for navigating life in a digital world. Construyendo relaciones saludables con los medios de comunicación: Guía para los padres sobre la alfabetización mediática Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Trend Micro Esta guía ofrece ejemplos de cómo incorporar en una conversación con sus hijos preguntas sobre los medios de comunicación y otros temas relacionados. Es vital que en conversaciones con sus hijos los padres sean modelos de curiosidad y precaución. Enseñar a la próxima generación de jóvenes a hacer preguntas y ser pensadores críticos les permite desarrollar esta importante habilidad para navegar la vida en un mundo digital. 
The Media Monsters: A Media Literacy Lesson Plan for Grade 3-5 Educators Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) | Makefully Studios In response to the increasing amount of media children are exposed to on a regular basis, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) and Makefully Studios are teaming up to provide educators with unique content that will inspire relevant, rich, and age-appropriate discussion in their classrooms about how we all consume and interact with different types of media. Using this lesson plan, students will begin to identify, reflect and recognize behaviors and media practices in themselves, and identify the media literacy skills needed to improve the ways they engage with media and think critically about the media messages around them.