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{{Short description|Media literacy initiative}}
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'''Project Look Sharp (PLS)''' is a
Project Look Sharp
In the 2010s,
In 2021, the
CMD
== Programs and curriculum ==
▲CMD is also discussed in teacher education videos,<ref>Media Education Lab. “College Teacher Case Study.” https://d10.mediaeducationlab.com/teacher-case-study-video-college</ref> dissertations,<ref>Moss, Scott H. ''Critical Algorithmic Literacy.'' UCLA Dissertation. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3jf0g48h</ref><ref>Collet-Gildard, Lauren. ''Critical Media Literacy in Social Studies: A Case Study.'' SUNY Albany Thesis. https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2655/</ref> and academic reviews.<ref>Smith, Julie. “Book Review: The Teacher’s Guide to Media Literacy.” ''JMLE'', vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 96–98. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1189&context=jmle</ref>
Project Look Sharp
The organization
▲Project Look Sharp offers more than 900 free, downloadable lessons for K–12 and higher education, covering topics like climate change, propaganda, digital citizenship, and global history.<ref>Project Look Sharp. “Curriculum Kits.” https://www.projectlooksharp.org</ref> The New York State Education Department includes Project Look Sharp in its 2025 Media Literacy Toolkit as a leading content provider for grades 7–12 and college.<ref>New York State Education Department. “Media Literacy Toolkit.” https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/media-literacy-toolkit.pdf</ref>
PLS
▲The organization also provides professional development for teachers and librarians through webinars, workshops, and conference presentations. Its ML3 program trains school librarians as media literacy leaders and has been recognized by national education groups such as AASL.<ref>Center for Educational Equity. “Strategic Action Plan for Media Literacy.” 2024.</ref>
== Recognition ==
▲PLS has been featured in media literacy resource banks<ref>Colorado Department of Education. “Media Literacy Resource Bank.” https://www.cde.state.co.us/medialiteracy/media-literacy-resource-bank</ref> and guides,<ref>KQED. “Digital Resources for Teaching About Media.” https://www.kqed.org/education/digital-resources-for-teaching-about-media</ref> in educator toolkits,<ref>Democracy Toolkit. https://democracytoolkit.press/resources/emphasize-media-literacy-classroom/</ref> and in library awards.<ref>Rochester Regional Library Council. “ARPA Library Grant Award.” https://rrlc.org/services/arpa</ref>
In 2008, PLS co-founder Chris Sperry received the National Council for the Social Studies Award for Global Understanding.<ref>National Council for the Social Studies.
The organization has been profiled in education publications such as the ''School Library Journal'' for its lesson plans and strategies related to media evaluation.<ref>School Library Journal. "Fighting the Infodemic." https://www.slj.com/story/Fighting-the-Infodemic-New-Strategies-for-News-Literacy-libraries-schools-students</ref> It has also been referenced in research published by the Erikson Institute.<ref>Erikson Institute. "Media Literacy in Early Childhood." https://www.erikson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/TEC-MediaLiteracy-Report.pdf</ref>
▲In 2008, co-founder Chris Sperry received the National Council for the Social Studies Award for Global Understanding.<ref>National Council for the Social Studies. “Media Literacy Week Partner.” https://www.socialstudies.org/about/ncss-partners-namle-media-literacy-week</ref> In 2024, co-founder Dr. Cyndy Scheibe received the NAMLE Elizabeth Thoman Service Award for lifetime contributions to media literacy.<ref>NAMLE. “2024 Media Literacy Award Winners.” https://mlw.namle.org/2024-media-literacy-award-winners/</ref>
▲=== See also ===
* [[Media literacy]]
* [[Digital citizenship]]
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== References ==
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[[Category:Ithaca College]]
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