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Adds Tracie: "I find that while some on the fringes revel in the polarization that plagues our society, many people are simply tired of it. They want to reach across divides. Using #NewsLiteracy skills to start conversations on a foundation of facts is a great way to begin building bridges."

Tracie Potts on combating pola...
Tracie Potts on combating polarization through news literacy

Tracie Potts, veteran journalist and News Literacy Project board member, talks about overcoming polarization by teaching young peoples news literacy skills.

The News Literacy Project - For a future founded on facts
Show threadNews Literacy ProjectJun 5
2/ "If we had a world where everyone has this education," said Ridley, who also hosts a podcast about understanding current events, "everyone would be able to understand the world they live in much more." #NewsLiteracy

L.A. area teen gives prize win...
L.A. area teen gives prize winnings to News Literacy Project

Ridley Mentzer, 14, knows teens struggle to make sense of news and other information today. That's why he donated $100 to the News Literacy Project.

The News Literacy Project - For a future founded on facts
News Literacy ProjectMay 21
"Helping students swim through the sea of information is critical to building fully informed citizens capable of making up their own minds because they are equipped with the skills to identify misinformation. Let's equip students to be savvy consumers of information..." #NewsLiteracy #EduSky

We Must Teach Students How to ...
We Must Teach Students How to Spot Misinformation: Teaching Digital Literacy Is Critical for K–12 Classrooms -- THE Journal

Learning how to question and analyze are skills that must be honed and practiced. Educators must help train minds to look for flawed arguments, misuse of data, or outright lies so we can ensure that as students form their own thoughts on issues, they are grounding them in reality. 

THE Journal
News Literacy ProjectMay 19
1 - Consider the source 2 - Look for evidence 3 - Use lateral reading Three #NewsLiteracy tips shared in this helpful story for navigating our falsehoods-fueled information environment.

Learning Network: Sorting Trut...
Learning Network: Sorting Truth From Misinformation

In the latest Journalism Essentials newsletter, we share how to navigate a sea of false information.

The New York Times
News Literacy ProjectMay 19
1/ As NLP's @[email protected] says in this @[email protected] piece, many young people aren’t paying attention to whether what they’re seeing is “news or propaganda or entertainment." For many online users, Pam adds, “they’re all equal in terms of how you take in the world.” #NewsLiteracy

Teens Are Skeptical of the New...
Teens Are Skeptical of the News. Does That Offer Learning Opportunities for Schools?

Many young people get their news from social media, a habit that has downstream implications.

Education Week
News Literacy ProjectMay 15
"With a $10 domain name & a brief prompt, an AI assistant can pump out a new 'local news' site, complete with a mission statement & masthead, a team of fake reporters with phony bios and email addresses, & a bevy of articles – all in just 15 minutes..." #NewsLiteracy #Journalism

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Show threadNews Literacy ProjectMay 6
2/ Bonnie's main #NewsLiteracy tip is to pause: "When we give ourselves time to digest what we are seeing, recognize how it makes us feel & remain open to differing perspectives, we can respond more thoughtfully & embrace the internet as a powerful space for continued learning & growth."

Insider Spotlight: Bonnie Bast...
Insider Spotlight: Bonnie Bastian - The News Literacy Project

This month, our featured educator is Bonnie Bastian, who teaches communications and digital literacy courses for deaf and hard-of-hearing college students in Rochester, New York.

The News Literacy Project - For a future founded on facts
Show threadNews Literacy ProjectApr 27
2/ “People are reshaping reality based on what they want to be true or not. They’re not looking for good information, they’re looking for confirmatory information, & will often go very deep down a rabbit hole of side-by-side pictures, microshots of the president’s face, et cetera.” #NewsLiteracy

Rumors and Speculation Swirl O...
After Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Rumors and Conspiracy Theories Swirl Online

Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.

The New York Times
Show threadNews Literacy ProjectApr 22
2/ You can support empowering students with these skills by donating today: newslit.org/donate #NewsLiteracy #EarthDay2026

Donate - The News Literacy Pro...
Donate - The News Literacy Project

This season, your generosity goes beyond your initial gift! Thanks to NLP’s philanthropic leaders Melanie and Richard Lundquist, all gifts made by Dec. 31 will be matched, multiplying your impact for students and educators nationwide.

The News Literacy Project - For a future founded on facts
Show threadNews Literacy ProjectApr 17
2/ The response from Amy's students was quite positive "They loved the interactive elements in Checkology & really responded to the authentic, real-world examples of ads & social media posts." #NewsLiteracy #EduSky

These Interactive Lessons Make...
These Interactive Lessons Make News Literacy Click for Students

Explore how Checkology builds essential news literacy skills with interactive, classroom‑ready lessons in this Teachers Pick review.

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