Educators launched a course aimed at 'screenagers' to teach social‑media literacy and AI defense skills, combining critical thinking, privacy practices and digital resilience. The class addresses the complexity of teaching youth to evaluate algorithms, spot manipulation and use AI tools responsibly. Higher‑education faculty and education‑policy programs should note the curriculum design: it pairs media literacy with practical AI fluency and may shape pipeline skills for undergraduates entering education, communications, and computer‑science programs. 'Screenagers' denotes digital‑native students who grew up with pervasive social platforms and algorithmic influence.