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January 3, 2022

The Inclusion Imperative: Why Media Representation Matters for Kids’ Ethnic-Racial Development

Media plays a critical role in shaping how we understand and make sense of ourselves, our identities, and the world around us. It can perpetuate stereotypes and biases, exacerbating injustice and inequities. But it also presents an opportunity to reduce bias, end division, and be a gateway to a more inclusive future.
November 2, 2021

Character is Common Sense

A long history of research documenting the significance of character strengths and social and emotional skills underscores their importance to academic and life success. Just as educators and families have turned to media as resources for imparting literacy skills and historical knowledge, so too can they draw upon media’s potential to support the positive development of nonacademic skills.
April 19, 2019

The Landscape of Children’s Television in the US & Canada

This report studied TV programs aimed at children under 12 in the U.S. and Canada. The following is an analysis of the program as a whole (e.g., its genre, country of origin, target age, the various professionals who were involved in its production) as well as all main characters represented in the program (e.g., their gender, race, age, ability, class, appearance, behavior).

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