RU515 Voices of Literacy 10/1/2025 | Guest: Jean Darnell

In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Jean Darnell, Director of Library Sciences for the School District of Philadelphia, for a powerful conversation about information literacy and media mindfulness. Their discussion centers on how social media platforms are financially incentivized to provoke emotional reactions and how that economy of attention can harm individuals and communities. Jean and Jennifer invite educators and librarians to go beyond teaching the mechanics of information verification, encouraging approaches that help learners recognize emotional manipulation, protect their attention, and reclaim empathy as a critical literacy skill.