Navigating Trust, Learning, and Safety in a Digital World
Beacon Media Lab helps organizations navigate the intersection of media, learning, trust, and digital safety. Through research, strategy, and evaluation, we translate evidence into meaningful impact for children, families, educators, and communities.
Our Approach
Beacon Media Lab offers consulting services, strategic advisory, research and evaluation, and digital resources for organizations committed to creating meaningful media experiences for young audiences.
Beacon Media Lab combines:
Industry wisdom from inside Nickelodeon, PBS, and Discovery Kids
Research rigor from nearly two decades of researching at Harvard University, MIT, and Syracuse University
Innovation mindset from authoring and leading federal-funded projects in educational technology
Practical experience ideating, developing, and scaling products to millions of young people
Whether you're developing new content, evaluating existing programs, or building media literacy initiatives, we provide expert guidance grounded in what works—not just what's trendy.
Children & Families
Media development and storytelling
Educational entertainment design
Developmental research
Digital learning
Our Expertise
Digital Learning & Emerging Technologies
Misinformation detection
AI-powered educational tools and content'
Critical thinking and information literacy
Online safety
Immersive environments (XR/metaverse) for learning
Social Impact & Civil Engagement
Civic education and youth civic participation
Social-emotional learning through media
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in children's content