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Young people across Europe are pushing back against blanket social media bans for under-16s, offering lawmakers smarter solutions instead. They're calling for stronger platform regulation, better enforcement of existing laws, and real digital literacy education in schools.
Fake AI-generated videos impersonating trusted Kenyan journalists tried to scare people into buying fake arthritis cures, but fact-checkers quickly exposed the scam. The swift debunking shows how media literacy efforts are protecting communities from dangerous health misinformation.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
Ten schools in Indiana's Senate District 7 achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD literacy assessment, proving early reading programs work. The results show what happens when schools make literacy a top priority.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed over 50 students to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for an interactive financial literacy fair featuring games, resources, and vault tours. The event closed out Financial Literacy Month with a clear message: understanding money unlocks the American dream.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
A kindergarten class in Lumberton, North Carolina, just earned national recognition for their dedication to reading. The Magnolia Elementary students logged over 240 minutes of literacy practice to become MVP champions.
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah just graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, specializing in international human rights. The Ghanaian media personality is now being discussed as a potential candidate for Parliament back home.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Dr. Phillips Charities just handed Orlando Family Stage half a million dollars to expand reading programs for local students. The grant will fund new literacy initiatives, including a book festival designed to get more kids excited about reading.
After overhauling its teaching approach post-pandemic, Maple Run Unified School District in Vermont is celebrating dramatic gains in student achievement. Mid-year data shows 10% more middle and high schoolers are now meeting literacy standards, proving the science of reading works.
Six new volunteer tutors just completed training to help immigrant adults learn English for free in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood. The Aquinas Literacy Center is still looking for more volunteers as dozens of students remain on the waiting list.
Austria just became the latest country protecting children from social media harm, joining a growing wave of nations putting kids' wellbeing first. The bold move comes after juries found tech giants designed platforms to addict young users.
A retired volunteer discovered that teaching English and literacy skills brought her as much joy and purpose as it changed her students' lives. After 18 years of tutoring, she's seen students achieve career breakthroughs while finding her own sense of direction.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
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