Media Literacy

Conceptual image of trying to discern "fake" from "fact" related to the Ukranian and Russian conflict.
Conceptual image of trying to discern "fake" from "fact" related to the Ukranian and Russian conflict.
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Curriculum Q&A Fake News and the War in Ukraine: What Educators Need to Know
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought with it a deluge of disinformation and misinformation.
Arianna Prothero, March 11, 2022
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8 min read
Fake News concept with gray words 'fact' in row and single bold word 'fake' highlighted by black magnifying glass on blue background
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Curriculum Download What’s Fake on Social Media? 5 Questions for Teachers and Students to Ask
Teaching students how to spot fake news is becoming increasingly important, especially during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Arianna Prothero, March 11, 2022
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1 min read
One lesson focused on how the media has covered the refugee crisis, and incorporated news articles, podcasts and videos on the topic.
One lesson focused on how the media has covered the refugee crisis, and incorporated news articles, podcasts and videos on the topic.
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Social Studies Video Lessons From the War in Ukraine: A History Teacher Shares Her Approach
A Southern California teacher has used Russia's invasion of Ukraine to enhance her students' media literacy skills as part of her lessons.
Jaclyn Borowski, March 4, 2022
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1 min read
Conceptual illustration of sectioned off people studying a Covid-19 Virus
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Science COVID-19 Is a Science Lesson Waiting to Happen
Teachers have more information about the virus now than in March 2020, but barriers remain to focusing on the pandemic in class.
Sarah Schwartz, November 23, 2021
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8 min read
Linda Rost, a finalist for the 2020 National Teacher of the Year and a high school science teacher, teaches at Baker High School in Baker, Mont. on Nov. 3, 2021.
Linda Rost teaches a science class at Baker High School in Baker, Mont., earlier this month. She has received some pushback for teaching about COVID-19.
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Science 5 Ways to Teach Climate Change and COVID-19 During Polarized Times
Rampant misinformation and politics have made science teachers' jobs harder. Teachers share five strategies to teach sensitive topics.
Madeline Will, November 23, 2021
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9 min read
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Classroom Technology Combating the Problems With Facebook and Instagram: 8 Tips for Teachers
Facebook did extensive research on its negative impact on children’s mental health, but didn't act on those findings, a whistleblower says.
Kevin Bushweller & Alyson Klein, October 5, 2021
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5 min read
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Social Studies Opinion The Insurrection Highlights the Need for Civics Learning
What if the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol had received civics and anti-bias education in school? Would it have made a difference?
Jinnie Spiegler, February 22, 2021
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8 min read
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Social Studies Opinion The Need for Media Literacy and Civics Education Isn't Just for Students
Lately, people have been calling for students to learn more civics education. Unfortunately, it may be the adults who really need it.
Peter DeWitt, February 3, 2021
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1 min read
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Teaching Live Online Discussion A Seat at the Table With Education Week: How Educators Can Respond to a Post-Truth Era
America is more divided than ever—and dangerously so. We need not look any further than the recent attack on the U.S. Capitol while Congress was certifying the results of the presidential election. The denial of
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Policy & Politics Opinion Are You Contributing to Truth Decay?
Our political discourse, and what we search for online, is contributing to truth decay. It's time that it stops.
Peter DeWitt, January 24, 2021
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6 min read
Visual shows a young woman lying down and watching live news content on her mobile phone.
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Standards New Media Literacy Standards Aim to Combat 'Truth Decay'
The RAND Corporation has released a set of media literacy standards designed to help teach students to identify misinformation.
Sarah Schwartz, January 20, 2021
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6 min read
Photo illustration shows social media symbols and crowds of people stirred to action.
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Teaching How to Talk About Social Media and the Capitol Insurrection: A Guide for Teachers
Social media played a pivotal role in the Jan. 6 mob riot at the Capitol, providing plenty of fodder for classroom discussions.
Alyson Klein, January 19, 2021
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7 min read
A man dressed as George Washington and holding a Trump flag kneels and prays near the Washington Monument on Jan. 6.
A man dressed as George Washington and holding a Trump flag kneels and prays near the Washington Monument on Jan. 6.
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Curriculum From ‘Stunning’ to ‘Surprising’: How News of the Capitol Attack Was Repackaged for Schools
Experts criticized ed-tech company Newsela for sugarcoating the violent insurrection when it adapted an Associated Press story for schools.
Benjamin Herold, January 14, 2021
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6 min read
Image of the Capitol building shown in a rearview mirror.
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Curriculum 6 Ways to Help Students Make Sense of the Capitol Siege
A week after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, teachers are helping students figure out how the country got to this point.
Sarah Schwartz & Madeline Will, January 13, 2021
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15 min read
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