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The Quality Question: How To Create High-Quality Children’s Media

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:26:57 +0000

Tue Oct 28, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fordham University at Lincoln Center, 10023 We all recognize it when we see it, or hear it, or read it, but what truly makes content high-quality? The CMIL is excited to be part of an upcoming event with the Children’s Media Association. CMIL Director Sherri Hope Culver will be moderating a discussion based on her report, The Quality Question.

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Ep 79 – Reimagining News

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:45:21 +0000

This episode aired on October 13th, 2025 at 12:00pm. How do you find out what’s happening in your community? your city? your state? Local newspapers and local television stations are vanishing due to a lack of resources and the changes that pushed so many of us to get our news online. If those news outlets are dwindling, how do communities have the information they need to vote on school…

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Rising Stars: How Elmo and friends have remained relevant across generations

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:42:44 +0000

Elmo has graced our television screens for decades, but the little monster’s cultural relevance is fresher than ever. From late-night interviews to TikTok cameos, and that unforgettable “How is everybody doing?” tweet, the fuzzy red Muppet has proven he’s more than just a preschool icon, he’s a multi-generational brand. Since its 1969 debut, “Sesame Street” has grown into a global phenomenon…

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Ep 78 – Adolescent Access to Pornography

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:22:41 +0000

This episode aired on September 8th, 2025 at 12:00pm. Ask parents to name a topic they most fear discussing with their children but know they should, and sex is probably at, or near, the top of the list. Long gone are the days when kids had to wait for “the talk” with their parents to learn about sex, or even talk to their friends about it. Now, the internet will provide whatever…

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Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:04:01 +0000

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How do you know what to believe?

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:50:03 +0000

Trust Me is a feature-length documentary and media literacy educational program that explores manipulation and misinformation. The documentary contains interviews with many experts in the field of media literacy, including Michelle Cuilla Lipkin, Renee Hobbs, and director of the CMIL, Sherri Hope Culver. The documentary takes the viewer inside three stories with media literacy at their…

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Spring 2025 Graduates Present Children’s Media Capstone Research

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:55:59 +0000

Three students presented their capstone projects and will earn the Certificate in Children’s Media this spring. They presented their projects on April 23, 2025 from 10:00am-11:30am in the Mind Lab, Annenberg Hall. Jennifer Quagliariello (MSP) has centered her project around finding new ways to bring the excitement of college sports to younger audiences. Inspired by the success…

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Children’s Media Career Symposium 2025

Ollie (Olivia) Gomez — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:38:53 +0000

The 7th annual Children’s Media Career Symposium took place on Friday, April 4th, 2025 from 3:00-5:30 pm in the Atrium of Annenberg Hall. Are you… Considering a Career in Media or a Career Focused on Children? Have fond memories of watching Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, or Sesame Street? Inspired to create new, amazing content for youth, including podcasts, video games…

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New Research Report Released

Vivian Allegretti — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A new research report on children’s media is now available. The report, The Quality Question: Why Children’s Media Must Aim High, is based on research conducted by Sherri Hope Culver during her Fulbright in which she interviewed over 75 leaders in the field of children’s media. The report discusses 15 recommendations critical to creating media content for children that engages and entertains.

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Certificate in Children’s Media

Vivian Allegretti — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:07:33 +0000

Interested in Signing Up for the Certificate? Register for the Certificate in Children’s Media! This page contains all the details you’ll need to pursue the Certificate in Children’s Media. But it won’t be “official” until you take these three steps: Description Have you ever thought about a career in the children’s media industry? This is a growing area of the…

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