Press & media
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Short bio
Eric Jourgensen, Ed.D., is a South Florida educator, journalist, author, and speaker focused on journalism, media literacy, artificial intelligence, credibility, and the habits that help people decide what deserves their trust.
Fast facts
- Educator and student-media adviser in Palm Beach County, Florida
- Former MTV News / Viacom reporter
- Professional experience with Walt Disney World
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Florida
- Selected presenter, 2026 National News Literacy Conference
- Known online as @DrDarthGrader
Conversation starters
Why “technically true” can still mislead
AI literacy without panic or hype
Teaching skepticism without teaching cynicism
What student journalists know about verification
Pop culture as a gateway to media literacy
From MTV to the high-school newsroom