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Overview: This resource bank was developed by committees created through CRS 22-2-145 (media literacy) and CRS 22-2-127.8 (Social media impacts on mental health education literacy). Committees identified resources for K-12 educators, parents/families/trusted adults, community members, and youth to support teaching media literacy, the impacts of social media and the healthy use of social media. Resources include professional development opportunities, instructional strategies, research based scholarly articles, and promising program materials. Topics include: Information literacy, digital citizenship, impacts of social media on mental and physical health, internet safety, cybersecurity, and cyberbullying,

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Handbook of Children and Screens Digital Media

Since 2017, when Children and Screens published a supplement in Pediatrics, the media landscape for children has transformed with platforms like TikTok, virtual reality, and generative AI. These changes present both opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the need for digital environments that prioritize children's rights. Public concern has reinforced Children and Screens' dedication to promoting healthy digital lives for children. Their new handbook integrates diverse scientific and clinical perspectives to address complex questions about digital media's impact, aiming to enhance its reach and effectiveness through an interdisciplinary approach.