We must become vigilant regarding anti-racism and stop sweeping racism under the rug. Learn a few tips on how to do that in this PBS SoCal blog.

From the National Council of Teachers of English, "this document is a code of best practices that helps educators using media literacy concepts and techniques to interpret the copyright doctrine of fair use." Use this site to help you...

Through the Ready To Learn (RTL) Initiative, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), PBS, and local PBS stations provide free, evidence-based educational resources that help teachers, caregivers, and parents build early science...

A large collection of original publications that focused on non-theatrical uses of motion pictures, including education, training, advertising, propaganda, and amateur clubs and individuals.

Our digital footprints can have a powerful impact on our future. This can be a scary thought, given that what's in our digital footprint isn't always in our control. Teach students that digital footprints are an opportunity to showcase...

This brief lesson focuses on the roles that many different people play in the creation of media messages and advertising.

Based on Roadtrip Nation's archive of interviews with inspiring professionals from all walks of life, the Roadtrip Nation collection includes engaging video interviews and interactive online tools to expose students to greater career...

This collection of excerpts from legislation and court decisions documents key phases of the legal struggle to gain and implement equal education.

Using Apple iMovie in the classroom is explored in this site. There are plenty of student examples as well as directions, tips and tricks to help make iMovie projects educational and visually successful. Several good links available for...

Discusses the many types of media technology that scientists have available today to communicate the results of their research. These include social media tools, educational web pages, videos, virtual worlds, and podcasts. Many examples...

West Virginia STEAM is a learning module with a series of videos designed to inspire middle and high school students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. They are produced by West Virginia...

The ECHO Collection provides rich, multi-disciplinary educational resources in science, literacy and language arts, fine art, and social studies. The combined skills, experience, and collections of our six institutions provide...

The fascinating audio and written transcripts of the Joint Senate-House Republican Leadership created during the Kennedy Administration along with educational activities and press releases are contained here. Lesson plans coming soon!

A learning module that begins with "The Supreme Court's Ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education" by U. S. Supreme Court, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...

This collection of resources has been designed to help teach character development and social-emotional skills to children ages four to seven. Each lesson follows a similar format, in which children can watch (watch video), read (read a...

This learning module includes several lessons designed to illustrate best practices in school leadership and spark conversation, reflection, and new thinking in schools and districts.

Students will make observations about different types of advertisements. Students will watch distinguish the types of advertisements shown during commercial breaks associated with their cartoons and the news.

Learn how pilot libraries in the Revitalizing High School Libraries Initiative, seeking to support adolescent literacy, doubled their circulation, increased visits from students and teachers, and expanded the role of library media...

This Freedom Forum site is dedicated to promoting a free press. Journalism education and "improving understanding between the media and the public" are a major focus. Budding journalists will enjoy this site. Includes links to news...

NCREL provides a detailed report on the use of technology for student improvement. Click on Action Options and scroll down the area designated for teachers to view NCREL ideas on classroom implementation.

Being able to communicate social-emotional learning visually or through movement, sound and words is not only an essential developmental skill, but it can also be a lot of fun for preschoolers. These creative expression activities for...

Explains the term cultural hegemony and how it was constructed by the Marxist philosopher Antonio Gramsci. Examples of its manifestation in mass media, education, religion, and other areas are given.

An account of the life and work of Pablo Picasso built around a selection of his works that helps us understand the role that Picasso played in defining much of the artistic practice of twentieth-century art. Includes a biographical...

This instructional activity engages students in classmates sharing their talents. Students will communicate information about their talent and then teach their classmates.