If there was ever a need to seriously consider Media Literacy Education as a fundamental building bloc for the development of more inclusive and democratic societies, we recognize that now. Indeed, the urgency of these considerations have only increased enormously. What information, what emotions, what concerns, are pulling thousands of young people to join ISIS and similar extremist and violent groups? How have we failed them? What was missing in their education, and in their communities? Today’s presentations will address some of these topics.