3rd Annual Summit on Civic Readiness, Build a Media-Literate Future: Youth Call for Action Kids demand answers about media literacy. Watch this youth-led conversation about the responsibility of schools, big tech, and media creators in shaping how young people consume and understand digital content. Hosted by members of the DemocracyReady NY youth cohort, this event featured expert insights, engaging discussions, and actionable strategies to support media literacy in an increasingly complex online landscape. NYS Senator Shelley Mayer gave opening remarks. PANEL 1: Navigating Responsibility and Influence in Today's Media Landscape Arielle Geismar, Co-Chair of Design It For Us Kelsey Russell, Media Literacy Influencer and Co-Host of First-Stop News Jack Newsham, Correspondent, National Desk at Business Insider PANEL 2: Prioritizing Media Literacy Education in Schools Dr. Christopher Harris, Director of Library & Digital Services at Genesee Valley BOCES Dr. Shari L. Camhi, Superintendent of Schools at Baldwin Union Free School District Paul Tomizawa, Technology Coordinator, Edgewood Elementary School, Scarsdale Union Free School District Mary Kate Lonergan, Media Literacy Educator, Social Studies Teacher Fayetteville-Manlius CSD