What is the News Literacy Project
The News Literacy Project is an innovative national educational program that is mobilizing seasoned journalists to help middle school and high school students sort fact from fiction in the digital age.
The project’s primary aim is to teach students the critical thinking skills they need to be …
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Reuters Joins the News Literacy Project
Aug 28, 2010 | Post a comment on this entryReuters has joined the News Literacy Project, making it the third major wire service and the 17th news organization to participate.
“Reuters is proud to be part of this initiative,” said Martin Howell, head of editorial learning for Reuters in the Americas.
“It is essential that new generations not only know about the importance of a thriving and diverse media industry but that they can …
Read MoreBUY TICKETS FOR THE NEWS LITERACY PROJECT’S FALL…
Jul 23, 2010 | There are 1 comments on this entryThe News Literacy Project is presenting a series of stimulating discussions on the press and politics this fall at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md.
The featured speakers will be NPR president Vivian Schiller and Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth; Gwen Ifill of the “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week”; and former White House press secretaries Michael McCurry and …
Gwen Ifill Joins the News Literacy Project’s Board
Jul 17, 2010 | Post a comment on this entryGwen Ifill, one of the country’s leading journalists, has joined the board of the News Literacy Project.
“We are delighted to welcome Gwen,’’ said NPR President Vivian Schiller, who chairs the project’s board. “Her outstanding work, renown and expertise as a journalist and her stellar personal qualities make her a superb addition. We look forward to Gwen’s role in directing the …
Read MoreCBS News Joins the News Literacy Project
Jul 16, 2010 | Post a comment on this entryCBS News has joined the News Literacy Project, making it the fourth major television partner and the 16th news organization overall to participate. It has endorsed the project and is giving its journalists the opportunity to volunteer in the classroom and in other capacities.
“At a time when there are fewer and fewer ‘gatekeepers’ and more and more sources of information, it is …
The News Literacy Project Produces New Video
Sep 20, 2009 | Post a comment on this entryThe News Literacy Project has produced a new video showcasing the work of students at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md. “Students As Teachers” is now available on our YouTube channel.
The video focuses on seven exemplary projects that 9th- and 10th-grade students completed in the spring of 2009 as part of the News Literacy Project unit in their AP government classes. The students …
Read MoreNews Literacy Project Video on YouTube
Sep 19, 2009 | Post a comment on this entryThe News Literacy Project has produced a video of its first month in middle school and high school classrooms in New York and Bethesda, Md. which is now available on our YouTube channel.
The 6-minute video provides an overview of the project and takes viewers into the classroom with its teachers, journalist fellows and students. It also includes music for an original song written for the …
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