Author: Ari Kissilhoff

ITHACA, NY – May 29, 2025 — Project Look Sharp, a nonprofit media literacy initiative based at Ithaca College, has been named one of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 2025 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. This national recognition honors innovative tools that support school librarians and educators in fostering student learning and the development of critical...

How to Combat Misinformation in the Classroom Fake news. Deepfakes. Social media bubbles. It can be hard to know what to believe these days, especially for students. In the November 2024 issue of ASCD’s Educational Leadership, Chris Sperry shares strategies for empowering students to think critically about media messages and become informed, engaged citizens. Sperry, co-director of Project Look Sharp,...

The article emphasizes the need to prioritize media literacy education in New York schools to help students navigate a digital world dominated by social media, AI, and misinformation. It advocates for integrating media literacy into curricula, making it a graduation requirement, and employing certified specialists to guide students. The piece highlights how critical thinking skills in media analysis are essential...