Sacred Heart Parish at Broadway and Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 US - US National Media Education Conference 2005: "Giving Voice to a Diverse Nation"

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On-line registration is now available for the largest, most prestigious and broad-based gathering of media literacy educators in the U.S.: the National Media Education Conference 2005 which will take place from June 25 to 28 in San Francisco, California. Attendees will explore why what looks like many media choices is actually few media voices — and what can be done about it — during more than 75 conference events, including keynotes, workshops, preconference seminars, special interest caucuses and more. With the majority of newspapers, TV networks, and radio stations in the hands of an ever-dwindling number of owners, the Alliance for a Media Literate America (AMLA) is calling for Americans to explore whether our media truly represent and serve citizens of all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and income - and to find solutions in media literacy. This year’s theme - "Giving Voice to a Diverse Nation" - explores the vital role of media literacy education in enabling all individuals in our increasingly diverse society: - To participate fully in our information and media-saturated culture; - To be accurately represented in and by media; and - To acquire the skills, access and opportunities to tell their stories and hear their stories told. The featured speakers will address the conference theme from a variety of perspectives - historical, multicultural, educational and activist. Participants will be able to meet, hear, and exchange views with some of the top media education experts from the U.S., Canada and around the world. More information on www.amlainfo.org

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