CHANGE THE GAME
Message Academy (MA) is a media literacy / media art program for students, grades 8-12. Message Academy prepares youth to better engage with media, the world, and themselves…To change the game, shift the narratives, and live purpose-filled lives. MA is carried out through a series of, activity based, critical thinking and social emotional learning (SEL) skill building modules. We meet students where they are, not where we want them to be; MA is not culturally responsive, we are culturally relevant. Our content is designed in collaboration with youth and informed by their stated needs and interests. These attributes combined help us create safe and horizontal spaces where young people can develop their voice, thinking, and self-awareness.
Standard Alignment:
• (US) National Core Arts Standards
• (US) College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading (Grades 6-12)
• (Canada) The Ontario Curriculum (Grades 9-12) : Social Sciences and Humanities,The Arts, English, Health and Physical Education