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Building a shared language for media literacy: An introduction to a new series

by Ann Kaste
eLibrary Minnesota's Outreach and Instruction librarians are launching a new Minitex Messenger article series on media literacy and the identification of misinformation and disinformation for librarians and educators working with K-12 students, library patrons, and community members.
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U.S. Media Literacy Policy & Impact Report (2026) from Media Literacy Now

by Ann Kaste
Each year, Media Literacy Now publishes a report outlining the status of media literacy laws for K-12 schools in the U.S. This report, published in January 2026, looks at states that have taken steps toward media literacy education reform through the legislative process as of October 30, 2025.
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November Resource Pack for schools: The Judiciary

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess
This month’s Resource Pack invites students to explore our local, state, and federal judiciary systems, including how courts are structured, how key cases have shaped justice, and how individual justices bring the system to life.
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October Resource Pack: State and National Parks

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess
This month’s resource pack takes students on a journey through America’s state and national parks, with engaging tools for every grade level to explore history, conservation, and the stories behind these treasured landscapes.
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September Resource Pack for Schools: Citizenship

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess
The first resource pack of the 2025-2026 School Year has arrived! Read more to learn about the resources in eLibraryMN, Ebooks Minnesota, and Minnesota Digital Library that discuss what it means to be a citizen in the United States.
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Need a quick ELM Refresher for the new school year?

by Ann Kaste
Welcome back to the school year! Minitex Outreach and Instruction staff is thinking of you as you get ready for the arrival of students. To help you prepare, check out this quick tutorial on the most useful e-resources for secondary students in ELM.
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