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The Role of Media in Elections: Helping Students Understand Media's Influence by Frank Baker, media educator ©2007 (do you find this resource valuable? let me know: fbaker1346@aol.com
New and recent resources for educators Networks wary of convention coverage They're Coming: Be Ready-- How Political Conventions Work How To Watch A Presidential Debate (available Aug. 11)
Recent Resources
Bill Moyers Journal watch it NOW online Broken Government: Campaign Killers link to transcript link to teacher guide
Sept. 1 issue
current issue
New Texts
available now
pre-orders now taken
Scholastic: Election 2008
how money shapes presidential campaigns
Media Construction of Presidential Campaigns: A Document Based History Kit (FREE download)
daily news & commentary
Advertising Age's Blog
deconstructing Web 2.0/political ads
Site Updated on: 08/19/2008