Media Literacy Instructional Support Designed for Today’s Classrooms
TradeStack provides practitioner-led, Illinois-aligned media literacy instruction that helps schools meet requirements with relevance students actually engage with.
Why Media Literacy Matters Today
Illinois now requires media literacy education in high schools—and students are navigating a digital world more complex and influential than any generation before it. Schools now have the chance to give students the skills to understand not just the media they see, but how it shapes them.
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AI makes it easy to create content that looks real even when it isn’t.
Students need the skills to verify what’s credible and what’s manufactured. -
Social platforms increasingly reinforce existing viewpoints.
Media literacy helps students recognize echo chambers and evaluate ideas objectively. -
Headlines, imagery, and word choice influence how stories are interpreted.
Students learn to identify how information is shaped—not just what is said. -
Ads today blend seamlessly into social media, entertainment, and content.
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Being tech-savvy isn’t the same as understanding media.
Media literacy builds true critical thinking, not just digital skills.
What We Deliver
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In-School Student Seminars
Real-world media and advertising lessons delivered directly in classrooms.
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Curriculum Planning Support
Guidance to build or expand your school’s media literacy curriculum in a way that fits existing schedules, standards, and resources.
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On-Demand Instructor Delivery (Virtual or In-Person)
A trained facilitator can join live (in person or via video) to deliver the session directly to the class — teachers simply schedule and press play.
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Ready-Made Lesson Kits & Teaching Materials
Pre-packaged slide decks, worksheets, grading rubrics, and classroom activities aligned to state standards — teachers can deliver lessons without prep time.
What Students Are Saying
“[The lecture] fit very well into our class and lectures coming up. I liked how excited [the instructor] was about the topic of AI and hopeful about the good it will bring...He was also very willing to answer all of our questions and give his insights.”
— Loyola University Student
“The guest lecturer definitely enriched the content & experience as he brought a business/branding perspective on what was being taught. He went out of his way to stress how [our course output] assists marketing and, in many ways, is essential for it.”
— DePaul University Student
“I really enjoyed hearing about [the instructors] career journey...and [his] insights on media ethics and measurement. [The Instructors] passion for combining data, content and strategy was inspiring to hear."
— Loyola University Student
Simple, Low-Lift Partnership
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A short conversation to understand your school’s needs, student age range, and scheduling preferences. No prep required—we guide the questions and gather everything needed in 15–20 minutes.
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You receive a clear, ready-to-go plan outlining session topics, timing, and delivery format. This is not a long report—just a simple, actionable roadmap you can approve immediately.
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We handle the instruction—either in person or virtually—using fully prepared lesson materials and assessments. Teachers don’t need to prepare slides, assignments, or content; they simply provide the class time.
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Schools receive turnkey take-home materials, reflection exercises, and extension activities to continue learning with minimal effort. We can also provide short check-ins if teachers want ongoing reinforcement.
No complexity, no heavy workload—just impactful programs that fit into your school day.
Ready to Bring Real-World Media Literacy to Your School?
Reach out for a quick consultation or explore our program overview—whichever feels right for you.