If you care about these questions, you care about media literacy education.
Media literacy education is vital to support today’s students in becoming tomorrow’s leaders.
The Urgent Need for Media Literacy Education
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and create media content is more essential than ever. However, the rapid proliferation of media platforms and the influx of digital content have outpaced our collective capacity to educate individuals on responsible media engagement. This gap has left individuals, businesses, and governments vulnerable to misinformation, cybersecurity threats, and manipulation.
Despite the growing recognition of media literacy’s importance, the current scale of media literacy education (MLE) is insufficient to address these challenges.
The Media Literacy for All (ML4ALL) campaign is NAMLE’s bold solution to this problem.
The ML4All Campaign
The Media Literacy for All (ML4ALL) campaign, led by the National Association for Media Literacy Education, aims to equip students, educators, and communities with the skills to navigate today’s complex media landscape and become tomorrow’s leaders.
At the core of the ML4ALL campaign is the belief that media literacy isn’t just for today—it’s for the future. By investing in MLE now, we ensure that future generations can engage critically with media, whether in school, the workplace, or civic life.
Campaign Impact
ML4ALL focuses on three critical areas that address the needs of students, educators, and schools across the country. Click on each area below to learn more.
1. Mapping School-Based Media Literacy Education (MLE)
We will map and evaluate existing MLE programs in PK-12 schools across the U.S. to understand where media literacy is being taught, how it aligns with state standards, and how it can be strengthened. Findings will be published in the PK-12 MLE Program Evaluation Report, which will offer recommendations for improving MLE nationwide.
2. Identifying Essential Media Literacy Learning Outcomes
Through workshops with educators and experts, we will identify and set essential media literacy learning outcomes for students at every grade level, ensuring that media literacy skills develop over time. This will culminate in the PK-12 MLE Essential Learning Outcomes Guidance Note.
3. Creating a Comprehensive MLE Implementation Guide for Educators
We will develop a guide for PK-12 classroom implementation, which will include model lessons, assessments, and grade-appropriate learning outcomes. Additionally, a “Teaching Media Literacy” workshop will equip educators with the tools and strategies they need to bring MLE into their classrooms.
4. Establishing Regional NAMLE Chapters
Five initial Regional NAMLE Chapters will be established to provide localized resources, support educators, and address specific regional needs. These chapters will also help align MLE programs with state standards and political contexts.
5. Incorporating MLE into Career Readiness Programs
We will design a framework that integrates media literacy into career-readiness programs for students interested in media-related fields, connecting MLE learning outcomes with practical, career-based skills.
How You Can Help
Media literacy education is critical to creating a more informed, thoughtful society. With your help, we can provide educators and students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s media environment and prepare them for future challenges.
Join us in supporting Media Literacy for All. Every donation, large or small, makes a difference in ensuring all students have access to quality media literacy education.
Donate Now
Make your impact today. Click the button below to donate and support media literacy education for all.
NAMLE is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible. EIN: 84-1482241
What others are saying about media literacy education:
“Failure to invest in young people’s ability to navigate the complex world of online news and media has consequences for society.“
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
“To be democracy ready, all students must be media literate.“
Democracy Ready NY
“Adolescents’ social media use should be preceded by training in media literacy to ensure balanced and meaningful use.“
American Psychological Association
“Investment and innovation in information literacy and media literacy collaborations are crucial to safeguard society.“
Aspen Digital