Ask your state lawmakers to prioritize media literacy education

email advocacy

You wouldn’t give kids keys to a car without first giving them driving lessons, so why are we letting kids access the internet and social media without first providing them with media literacy education?

Dear [Your Elected Official],

I want all young people to develop the critical thinking skills needed to navigate today’s complex media environment. Media literacy education teaches students to evaluate messages and information from all kinds of media sources, including news sources, movies, video games, websites, and social media. It teaches young people how to consume and evaluate information, ask critical questions, avoid manipulation, and navigate within our complex and ever-changing media landscape in a safe and healthy way. I ask you to sponsor and support bills that provide media literacy education to K-12 students.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your City & State]

Send me occasional emails about this issue

Send a copy of this email to me

Summary

Our children live in a world of powerful 24/7 media. With children and teens spending such large amounts of time online and in front of screens, they are exposed to messages and information that can have a negative impact on their health and well-being, and prevent them from becoming empowered and engaged citizens.  Like reading or math, media literacy is learned. The ability to navigate within our complex and ever-changing media landscape depends on acquiring skills and tools to know how to consume and evaluate information, ask critical questions, avoid manipulation, and engage in digital spaces safely and confidently. Unfortunately, these skills are not widely taught to our young people – yet.  Take action today and tell your lawmakers to prioritize media literacy education.

Who will receive your email?

Your State Senator and State Representative(s)