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New America Announces Its New Mission and Vision, Reveals New Logo and Website
AI Risks Creating a ‘Demand Machine’ for Governments, Report Warns
The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
The Power of Digital Maps for Exploring History and Community
Educators in Pittsburgh explore how to use digital maps to connect students to stories of their communities.
Stay and Play—and Learn—at the Library
A new program in California could bridge essential gaps in a community’s early learning ecosystem.
Scientific American: Boosting Kids’ Executive Function and Oral Language
Examples from three different teaching approaches that, according to scientific studies, have had a significant positive impact on child out
Artificial Intelligence, Youth Media, and the Future of Education
Nearly 100 provocative notes and rich conversation emerged from an event examining the future of education amid artificial intelligence.
New Book Features Examples of Using Media to Create Critical Thinkers
A key role for media mentors, whether librarians or teachers, is to build skills in critical thinking about media
Teaching, Learning, and Tech: A New Name for New America’s Tech-Oriented Ed Policy Program
Supporting educators as they use digital media and tech tools in education settings and informal learning spaces, like libraries.
Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal Library Funds Could Affect Digital Literacy and Media Mentorship Programs
Media mentorship programs are funded through the Institute for Museum and Library Services, which Trump proposes to eliminate.
Recent Podcasts Offer Reflections on Teaching Wisely with Digital Materials
Two recent podcasts focus on the need to equip and empower teachers and parents to better support students’ use of media in the Digital Age.