Make Media Literacy Education Hit Different for Your Students
Unpack media, think critically, and protect mental health with Message Academy: a media literacy and SEL video series for grades 8-12.
Adapted from our proven in-person program
Episode 1, Behind the Lines, explores how song lyrics shape identity, mental health, and behavior in ways teens (and even adults) don’t always realize.
Watch the trailer and join the waitlist for early access
STUDENTS
- Understand how media shapes identity, values, and mindset
- Build critical thinking and creative expression skills
- Navigate media and life with empathy and purpose
EDUCATORS & YOUTH WORKERS
Get a proven media literacy solution that is:
- Low lift to implement, high impact for learners
- SEL-aligned, culturally relevant, and research-based
- Cross-curricular fit for ELA, Health, Civics & more
TEENS ARE IN A MEDIA AND mental health crisis
60%
of teens who were heavy social media users with low parental support reported poor or very poor mental health in a 2024 study from the American Psychological Association.
Find out how harmful media affects youth well-being
OUR APPROACH: BEYOND FACT-CHECKING
Misinformation is the Tip of the Iceberg
Today’s media environment doesn’t just inform or misinform; it influences how young people see themselves, and the world. Misinformation and harmful messages go deep, and so do we. We believe skillsets without mindset are a half-step, and our work prioritizes both. It’s the difference between learning to spot misinformation and becoming a truth seeker. Birds don’t just learn to fly; they fly because it’s who they are.
our impact
5,000+
Students reached in the United States and Canada
94%
of surveyed Message Academy students understand media’s influence on their thoughts and behaviors
80%
recognize how their social media presence affects their future
76%
shared or planned to share their Message Academy experience with friends
Districts and School systems we've proudly served
