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			This article originally appeared as the cover story for the August 14, 2002 issue of the Durham (NC) Independent Weekly. Reprinted with permission. Related Articles: Alliance for a Media Literate America: Founding Declaration 12 Basic Principles for Incorporating Media Literacy and Critical Thinking into Any Curriculum Bombarded by Barbie Media literacy is a term you haven't heard enough about. By Barbara Solow With media messages more subtle and ubiquitous than ever before, simply turning off the TV set is no longer a solution. Instead a growing number of educators and activists say the answer is "Media literacy" -- teaching kids to recognize and understand thae images they see onscreen. http://indyweek.com/durham/2002-08-14/cover.html Back to top Home / CML MediaLit Kit™ / Rights & Permissions / Contact Us © 2002-2007 Center for Media Literacy