The Consortium for Media Literacy  ("Consortium") addresses the role of global media through the advocacy, research and design of media literacy education for youth, educators and parents.

The focus of the Consortium is primarily on K-12 grade youth and their parents and communities, emphasizing citizenship, 21st Century Skills and health.  Research efforts cover issues such as nutrition and health education, body image/sexuality, safety and responsible use of media by consumers and creators of products.  The Consortium is building a body of research, interventions and communication that demonstrate scientifically that media literacy is an effective intervention strategy in addressing critical issues for youth.