Center for Media and Information Literacy https://centermil.org Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:13:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://kleinsites-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/53/2021/09/23112129/cropped-cmil-favicon-01-32x32.png Center for Media and Information Literacy https://centermil.org 32 32 Rising Stars: How Elmo and friends have remained relevant across generations https://centermil.org/2025/09/08/rising-stars-how-elmo-and-friends-have-remained-relevant-across-generations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rising-stars-how-elmo-and-friends-have-remained-relevant-across-generations https://centermil.org/2025/09/08/rising-stars-how-elmo-and-friends-have-remained-relevant-across-generations/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:42:44 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7784 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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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/09/08/rising-stars-how-elmo-and-friends-have-remained-relevant-across-generations/feed/ 0 Ep 78 – Adolescent Access to Pornography https://centermil.org/2025/08/27/ep-78-adolescent-access-to-pornography/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-78-adolescent-access-to-pornography https://centermil.org/2025/08/27/ep-78-adolescent-access-to-pornography/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:22:41 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7757 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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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/08/27/ep-78-adolescent-access-to-pornography/feed/ 0 Spring/Summer 2025 Newsletter https://centermil.org/2025/06/06/spring-summer-2025-newsletter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-summer-2025-newsletter https://centermil.org/2025/06/06/spring-summer-2025-newsletter/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:04:01 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7730

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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/06/06/spring-summer-2025-newsletter/feed/ 0 How do you know what to believe? https://centermil.org/2025/04/21/how-do-you-know-what-to-believe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-you-know-what-to-believe https://centermil.org/2025/04/21/how-do-you-know-what-to-believe/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:50:03 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7645 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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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/04/21/how-do-you-know-what-to-believe/feed/ 0 Spring 2025 Graduates Present Children’s Media Capstone Research https://centermil.org/2025/04/16/students-to-present-childrens-media-capstone-research-for-spring-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=students-to-present-childrens-media-capstone-research-for-spring-2025 https://centermil.org/2025/04/16/students-to-present-childrens-media-capstone-research-for-spring-2025/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:55:59 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7616 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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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/04/16/students-to-present-childrens-media-capstone-research-for-spring-2025/feed/ 0 Ep 77 – Creating Media for Neurodivergent Kids https://centermil.org/2025/03/28/ep-77-creating-inclusive-storytelling-with-neurodivergent-narratives/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-77-creating-inclusive-storytelling-with-neurodivergent-narratives https://centermil.org/2025/03/28/ep-77-creating-inclusive-storytelling-with-neurodivergent-narratives/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:48:47 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7475 This episode aired on April 7th, 2025 at 12:00pm. When it comes to media for children, there’s one element that kids are drawn to most. Well maybe two, because first is that they always want it to be fun. But after that, kids are drawn to media that reflects their lives, their lived experiences. And that’s not just because it’s fun to see your life on screen, but because seeing your life…

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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/03/28/ep-77-creating-inclusive-storytelling-with-neurodivergent-narratives/feed/ 0 Ep 76 – The Slippery Slope of Banned Books https://centermil.org/2025/02/26/ep-76-the-slippery-slope-of-banned-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-76-the-slippery-slope-of-banned-books https://centermil.org/2025/02/26/ep-76-the-slippery-slope-of-banned-books/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:22:21 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7302 This episode aired on March 17th, 2025 at 12:00pm. Are you aware that books are being banned in your state and in the United States? You might think, “surely a democracy founded on the notion of free speech would never do such a thing”. But you’d be wrong. The United States (and PA) have banned books. And not just a few. And it continues to do so. In fact, local school districts and city…

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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/02/26/ep-76-the-slippery-slope-of-banned-books/feed/ 0 First Children’s Media Capstone Graduates https://centermil.org/2025/02/03/first-childrens-media-capstone-graduates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-childrens-media-capstone-graduates https://centermil.org/2025/02/03/first-childrens-media-capstone-graduates/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:11:40 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7185 At the end of the 2024, Media Studies and Production majors Reilly Ennals (KLN ‘24) and Vivian Allegretti (KLN ‘24) became the first Klein College of Media and Communication students to complete the Children’s Media Certificate! They presented their final capstone project to other students and professors, showcasing their deep understanding of children’s media and its impact. Ennal’s…

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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/02/03/first-childrens-media-capstone-graduates/feed/ 0 Children’s Media Career Symposium 2025 https://centermil.org/2025/01/28/childrens-media-career-symposium-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=childrens-media-career-symposium-2025 https://centermil.org/2025/01/28/childrens-media-career-symposium-2025/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:38:53 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7066 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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]]> https://centermil.org/2025/01/28/childrens-media-career-symposium-2025/feed/ 0 Unplug and Reset on this Global Day of Unplugging https://centermil.org/2025/01/27/unplug-and-reset-on-this-global-day-of-unplugging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unplug-and-reset-on-this-global-day-of-unplugging https://centermil.org/2025/01/27/unplug-and-reset-on-this-global-day-of-unplugging/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:47:57 +0000 https://centermil.org/?p=7091 In a world where we’re glued to our screens 24/7, the Global Day of Unplugging offers a moment to pause, disconnect from technology, and reconnect with the world around us. This March 7th-8th the Center for Media and Information Literacy invites you to participate in this digital wellness movement. What would it feel like to recharge, reflect, and embrace the simple joys of life without the…

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