GO BEYOND FACT-CHECKING

Help your teens break the algorithm and find their voice

Empower your students with a proven media literacy education program rooted in culture + shared values, empathy, and critical thinking

The messages we consume and internalize–through media, misinformation, and our daily interactions–influence the way we see ourselves and the world. Decades of research show that negative media messages and narratives can impact young people’s thinking, decision-making, and self-worth. But they can live out a better story with the right tools, and mindset. 

Message Academy, our media literacy and social emotional learning masterclass, empowers youth to break the algorithm, challenge harmful narratives, and find their voice.

our approach

Misinformation is the Tip of the Iceberg

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

Message Academy 11th Grader
"I loved the openness of the class and how we were able to share things about the media or about our lives."
Message Academy 9th Grader
“This class made my Thursday's every week. Super fun and learned important things!”
Message Academy 9th Grader
“It’s not a boring class and the teachers are really chill.”
Message Academy 10th Grader
"My favorite part was how it brought awareness to things that I’ve already been thinking about in the back of my mind."

Districts and School systems we've proudly served

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