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Fun with Media Literacy: Debriefing About the MTV VMA’s(1)

By | September 13th, 2010

Debriefing about racism, sexism, costumes and culture at the 2010 MTV VMAs with Rosalind Wiseman’s guest blogger Julia Taylor.

Burton’s New “Alice” is the Heroine We’ve Been Waiting For

By | March 10th, 2010

Teachers, if you’re looking for a great field trip to close out the school year, go see Alice in Wonderland. I saw it last Friday (what better way to celebrate my birthday) and fell in love with the inspiring female protagonist in the latest adaptation of the classic Lewis Carroll tale.

Juice & Abuse: Why “Jersey Shore” Isn’t Just a Joke

By | December 21st, 2009

Admittedly, I have a history of being overly analytical of media — particularly anything that features alcohol, grinding, mascara-streaked cheeks, and copious amounts of eyeliner. And, in light of my tendency towards criticism, my hour-long adoration of MTV’s newest reality show, The Jersey Shore, becomes even more surprising.

Does Ellen’s Cosmetic Comedy Send the Wrong Message?

By | December 4th, 2009

Ellen Degeneres’ Cover Girl ad features her goofing around in a photo shoot. But does her opening line convey the wrong message? Guest blogger Anne Dalton discusses how students in her class reacted to the commercial.

Processing ‘Precious’: Teachable Moments from the Movie

By | November 23rd, 2009

After experiencing the movie Precious (based on the novel Push by Saphire) last Sunday, I felt a little like I’d survived a natural disaster. (Perhaps surprisingly, I’m not referring to Mariah Carey’s acting, which was pleasantly void of all, well, Glitter.) This is a thought-provoking film for adults to see and discuss.

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WHO IS ROSALIND WISEMAN?

Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.