The Media Education Lab advances digital and media literacy education through research & community service #MediaEd #digiURI #CourageousRI #medialit

Core values

- **Global Reach and Impact**: The lab has influenced media literacy education in numerous countries, training thousands of educators, students, and community leaders worldwide[1][3][5].
- **Civic Engagement**: The lab's programs have been shown to support civic engagement among young people by enhancing their media analysis skills, information-seeking motives, and overall media knowledge, which are crucial for active participation in community and political life[2].
- **Professional Development and Resources**: The lab offers a wide range of professional development programs, curriculum resources, and multimedia materials that help integrate media literacy into various educational settings[1][3][5].
- **Policy Leadership**: The lab has contributed significantly to policy initiatives and best practices in media literacy education, including the development of the Code of Best Practices in Media Literacy Education and other policy documents[1][3].
- **Community Engagement and Social Impact**: Initiatives like "Courageous RI" and "Courageous Conversations" aim to reduce violence and promote positive social change through media literacy and active listening[3][5].