The Media Education Association - as a body that represents the nation’s media teachers - is disappointed to see a non-committal response from the Government to the House of Lord’s Inquiry. The Government’s response puts too much emphasis on media literacy in relation to ‘online safety’, ‘risks’ and ‘harms’, such as misogyny and mental health, as if increasing citizens’ understanding of using media would eradicate these social issues. Focusing on solely the negative lens of media fails also...

Over 35 organisations and experts warn that media literacy reforms will fall short without proper funding for schools The headlines about teaching 'fake news and AI' in England’s revised curriculum have generated a brief surge of optimism. Media literacy is finally being recognised as essential to children’s education, well-being and democratic participation, especially as discussions about lowering the voting age to 16 gather momentum. Yet a coalition of more than 35 media and information...

The next Media and Film educators Teachmeet is next Monday, 1st December - come along and share ideas for lessons/approaches that have been working well for you, or just come and see what others are up to. Drinks, crisps, it's a lovely jolly affair. Please do book if you are coming so we know how many chairs to put out or drop me an email claire@englishandmedia.co.uk  if you want to present or have any questions. Hope to see you there! https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/2a25dfa0-99a7-4...