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June 5th is World Environment Day! Empower your students to engage with online activism on issues they care about, from climate change to discrimination. Lesson plan for Grades 7-9: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resour…

Do your teens send messages through every platform except their actual phone's message system? They're not alone - our parent blogger Rebecca looks at how young people are using DMs to communicate, and the possible privacy implications associated with it: ow.ly/6CRn50W3oEt

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! You care about the planet, but how can you inspire others to join you in making a difference? Learn how to raise awareness on and offline with our guide to online activism: ow.ly/YPOi50W4IN2

Ahead of National Health and Fitness Day, here’s a free lesson plan to help your Grade 9-12 students understand the challenges of verifying the health and science info they find online: ow.ly/I1fi50W4IOY

How are 2SLGBTQIA+ people portrayed in media? Dive into our overview of both uplifting and harmful representations: ow.ly/LV9550W4IU3 #PrideMonth

It’s National Health and Fitness Day! Want to develop a healthier relationship with technology? Use these tips: ow.ly/6imo50W4IZ6

It’s tough to know what to do when a friend is being bullied online. On #BestFriendsDay, share these tips with youth to show how even small actions—like a kind message—can make a big difference: ow.ly/OwMN50W4Lxi

It’s International Archives Day! Here’s a free lesson plan introducing Grade 4-8 students to essential internet search skills: ow.ly/JByk50W4LKa

It’s #ACTonAnxiety Day! Have you ever scrolled through your feed and found yourself falling into the comparison trap? Use these tips to build a healthier relationship with social media and feel better about yourself online: ow.ly/b6Rv50W6Tt4

Even if your tween isn’t on social media, they may be hearing about skincare trends. MediaSmarts' Matthew Johnson says the interactive and imitative element of these skincare videos is what makes them appealing to young tweens. (via Today's Parent) todaysparent.com/kids/tween-and…

Looking for a way to explore trans representation in media with your students during #PrideMonth? Our free lesson for Grades 9–12 examines how transgender people are portrayed in TV and movies: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resour…

For Indigenous History Month, explore the rich history of Indigenous media in Canada, including how it’s grown, changed, and continues to be a powerful tool for storytelling and self-expression. ow.ly/Eumk50W8wZm

The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is June 18. Get ready with our free classroom resources that help students understand, recognize, and push back against online hate. 👉 ow.ly/o5mP50W8VZC

When our parent blogger’s teen turned her family into Bluey characters for Mother’s Day, it wasn’t just cute, it was meaningful. Read the latest blog: mediasmarts.ca/blog/gift-art-…

World Music Day is coming June 21! Explore media making and the choices media producers make with our Wacky Media Songs lesson for Grades K-3: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resour…

Our Director of Research stresses the importance of screen literacy: talk to kids about algorithms, set healthy boundaries together and turn screen time into shared, educational experiences. (via Globalnews.ca) globalnews.ca/news/11238062/…

For Men’s Health Month, help make your Grade 11-12 students aware of the ways in which male violence is used and promoted in advertising: ow.ly/rfkN50Wagp2

"Parents... should try to be mindful of when their kids, regardless of gender, are turning to screens to cope emotionally & not just turning over device immediately to help them regulate." Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin, Director Research MediaSmarts via Michelle Butterfield Brisson-Boivin's

As we mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech tomorrow, remember that hate speech online isn’t always obvious. Here’s how to recognize online hate when you see it: ow.ly/nMTU50WaG77

Today is the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. Hate propaganda can sometimes be disguised as a reasonable argument. But if you learn to spot these signs, you’ll recognize hate messages whether they’re in a post, an article, a video or a meme. youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_8ET…