DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY NOW

DIGITAL MEDIA LITERACY NOW

About SCHOLARSPLUS®

The mental health crisis affecting today’s youth is escalating—and digital media is one of the leading contributors. From social comparison and misinformation to cyberbullying and screen addiction, young people are navigating an online world that’s powerful, pervasive, and largely unregulated. Parents and educators are sounding the alarm—but too often, they lack the tools to respond effectively.

ScholarsPlus® was created to meet this urgent need.

We are a new organization founded by parents and educators who share a deep commitment to helping children thrive in the digital age. Our mission is to reach as many students as possible—as soon as possible—with a research-informed curriculum that empowers them to become Mindful Digital Media Navigators®.

We are currently partnering with schools, families, libraries, and community organizations to bring engaging, practical digital media literacy programming to K-12 learners. Our goal is not just to teach students how to use media, but how to understand its impact on their mental health, resilience, and role as citizens in a digital democracy.

At Scholars Plus, we believe that media literacy is self-care, civic action, and 21st-century survival—all in one.

We're currently seeking schools and community organizations to partner with us in piloting our program. Help shape the future of digital wellbeing—for your students and beyond.

The ScholarsPlus Advisory Committee

  • Chloé Desmoulins, Founder & Lead Instructor

    As a concerned parent, Chloé founded ScholarsPlus® in response to what she believes is a critical lack of digital media literacy education. With a Master’s degree in French Literature and an experienced educator, she brings a unique perspective to digital media literacy. Chloe published a thesis exploring the boundaries of text and images and how they create meaning together. By understanding how text and images work together in digital media, we can critically evaluate and interpret the meaning-making processes behind its content.

  • Marcus Howell, Advisor

    Marcus is passionate about bringing measurable outcomes to the ScholarsPlus program. Marcus believes Digital Media Literacy education is essential to our children’s mental well being. Marcus graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelors in Political Science and Communications.

  • Maggie Lederman, Advisor

    Maggie works as a school counselor and has first-hand experience with the negative effects of digital media on children. Cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate and false content manifest in her daily work. Maggie has a Masters degree in Counseling from Adams State and is an expert advisor on what tools and content can positively support children’s success.

  • Sidney Clough, Advisor

    Sidney is a Media Planner and Buyer who specializes in Digital and Social Media. Sidney is excited to bring her knowledge of data, targeting and privacy to Scholars Plus. Sidney was born and raised in Denver and she graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Sociology.

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