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SUMMARY:Teaching news literacy made easy: Checkology
DESCRIPTION:5:30-6 p.m. ET / 2:30-3 p.m. PT \n\n\n\n8:30-9 p.m. ET / 5:30-6 p.m. PT \n\n\n\nFollowing National News Literacy Week 2026\, join the News Literacy Project for a close look at the Checkology®️ virtual classroom\, NLP’s one-stop shop for teaching news literacy.  \n\n\n\nIf you’ve not already registered for a free Checkology account\, you’ll learn why this digital learning platform is a must if you want to supercharge your efforts in teaching topics such as AI\, standards-based journalism\, evaluating credibility\, the First Amendment\, misinformation and more.  \n\n\n\nLed by Erin Olson\, the News Literacy Project’s Director of State Engagement\, this session will walk you through the quick steps to start using Checkology and introduce the wide range of resources available on the platform. You’ll discover free posters\, infographics\, lesson plans and instructional supports\, which can be used to fill five minutes of lesson time or entire class periods.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll give you a demonstration of one of Checkology’s flagship interactive lessons and take your questions. We will also include a brief introduction to The Sift®️\, our weekly newsletter for educators designed to complement Checkology resources. \n\n\n\nThis session is offered more than once; choose the time and date that work best for your schedule. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for 5:30-6 p.m. ET / 2:30-3 p.m. PT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for 8:30-9 p.m. ET / 5:30-6 p.m. PT
URL:https://newslit.org/event/teaching-news-literacy-made-easy-checkology/
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SUMMARY:Teaching news literacy made easy: The Sift
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb. 10 \n\n\n\n5-5:30 p.m. ET / 2-2:30 p.m. PT \n\n\n\nFollowing National News Literacy Week 2026\, join the News Literacy Project for a close look at The Sift®️\, our weekly newsletter for educators.  \n\n\n\nThe Sift offers concise updates on trending topics such as social media and AI\, and easy-to-implement ideas for bell ringers and lesson plans. Learn why this newsletter belongs in your inbox each week and get fresh tips and ideas for how to bring simple and effective news literacy conversations into your classroom. \n\n\n\nLed by Susan Minichiello\, the News Literacy Project’s Senior Manager of Education Content\, this session will introduce attendees to The Sift’s free weekly Daily Do Now and RumorGuard® teaching slides. You will receive insights into how to incorporate these quick-hit resources into curriculum you already may be teaching. We’ll also include a brief introduction to NLP’s Checkology®️ virtual classroom\, a one-stop shop for news literacy teaching resources\, intended to complement The Sift. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://newslit.org/event/teaching-news-literacy-made-easy-the-sift/
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SUMMARY:Panhandle Library Access Network Session 1: Introduction to News Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Alee Quick \n\n\n\nThis one-hour session provides an overview of news literacy education that touches on all five of the News Literacy Project’s standards: \n\n\n\n\nDistinguishing types of information\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the importance of the First Amendment and a free press\n\n\n\nUnderstanding ethical standards of journalism\n\n\n\nDeveloping critical habits of mind\n\n\n\nSeeking and sharing credible information\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore key concepts and skills needed to effectively and responsibly navigate the information environment\, including verification skills for evaluating online claims. We will introduce the resources available for free from the News Literacy Project\, as well as guidance for incorporating news literacy into library programming.
URL:https://newslit.org/event/panhandle-library-access-network-session-1-introduction-to-news-literacy/
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SUMMARY:Influencers\, AI\, and Credibility: Teach Students About the Information Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Join the News Literacy Project’s Hannah Covington for this National News Literacy Week edWebinar to explore teaching strategies and resources to help students distinguish between different kinds of content on social media. \n\n\n\nToday’s information landscape is complex\, interconnected and constantly evolving — like an ecosystem. From social media influencers to podcasters and pundits\, much of this ecosystem is focused on discussing current issues and events. But not all content about news is equally credible — or\, in the age of AI\, authentic.  \n\n\n\nJoin the News Literacy Project’s Hannah Covington for this National News Literacy Week edWebinar to explore teaching strategies and resources to help students distinguish between different kinds of content on social media. The session will demonstrate how to use the rich analogy of an ecosystem to help students understand today’s information landscape. Attendees will consider what makes an information ecosystem healthy and examine ways to encourage students to be mindful about the content they consume\, share\, create and act on.   \n\n\n\nViewers will:\n\n\n\n\nExplore how standards-based journalism anchors and sustains much of our broader information ecosystem.\n\n\n\nIdentify characteristics that make information credible.\n\n\n\nApply journalism standards to evaluate other digital sources\, including content from influencers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session features examples pulled from social media and provides actionable insights to help students recognize signs of credibility in any information source. This edWebinar is ideal for K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://newslit.org/event/influencers-ai-and-credibility/
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SUMMARY:2026 TCEA
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Erin Olson & Tracee Standford \n\n\n\nWe are dealing with the most challenging information landscape in human history. Digital tools\, artificial intelligence and social media make it easy for anyone to spread misinformation and disinformation. The News Literacy Project believes education is the most effective method to address this challenge. Our free educator resources\, including the browser based e-learning platform Checkology®\, lay the foundation for students to learn how to think independently and evaluate and interpret sources. Join this session to discover strategies for infusing news and media literacy into your classroom teaching! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for TCEA
URL:https://newslit.org/event/2026-tcea/
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DTSTAMP:20260817T183338
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SUMMARY:DFP PD - Verification & Lateral Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tracee Standford
URL:https://newslit.org/event/dfp-pd-verification-lateral-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260817T183338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145630Z
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SUMMARY:LAUSD PD: First Amendment and Role of the Free Press
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Peter Adams
URL:https://newslit.org/event/lausd-pd-first-amendment-and-role-of-the-free-press/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260817T183338
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SUMMARY:Checkology Preview Post NCSS
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Erin Olson
URL:https://newslit.org/event/checkology-preview-post-ncss/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
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SUMMARY:Preview Checkology: Your News Literacy Hub
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar for educators\, presented by the News Literacy Project\, will introduce lessons and tools on the Checkology® virtual classroom and help you get started with the platform.  \n\n\n\nEducators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with interactive lessons\, classroom activities and other resources. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Want to explore new features and improvements to the platform?   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including:   \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation.  \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence.  \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentifying credible sources.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. This is designed to complement NLP’s News literacy for mental health and wellness campaign\, equipping educators with the tools to boost student resilience against health and science misinformation.   \n\n\n\nNote: An alternative session will be held on Nov. 5 at 4p.m. ET/1p.m. PT. The content of this session is the same – choose the date that best fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n(Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.) 
URL:https://newslit.org/event/preview-checkology-your-news-literacy-hub-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T160000
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SUMMARY:Preview Checkology: Your News Literacy Hub 
DESCRIPTION:This free webinar for educators\, presented by the News Literacy Project\, will introduce lessons and tools on the Checkology® virtual classroom and help you get started with the platform.  \n\n\n\nEducators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with interactive lessons\, classroom activities and other resources. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Want to explore new features and improvements to the platform?   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including:   \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation.  \n\n\n\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence.  \n\n\n\nIdentifying credible sources.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. This is designed to complement NLP’s News literacy for mental health and wellness campaign\, equipping educators with the tools to boost student resilience against health and science misinformation. \n\n\n\nNote: An alternative session will be held on Nov. 6 at 7p.m. ET/3p.m. PT. The content of this session is the same – choose the date that best fits your schedule. \n\n\n\n(Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.) 
URL:https://newslit.org/event/preview-checkology-your-news-literacy-hub-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
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SUMMARY:Building Resilient Students: Addressing Health and Science Misinformation Through District and Community Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:This free edLeader panel for administrators and district leaders will explore how strategic partnerships between districts\, schools and communities can ensure that students develop the skills to resist health and science misinformation.  \n\n\n\nIn an age of AI and algorithms\, students encounter misleading science and health content at an alarming rate. Social media influencers and AI-generated posts can heighten anxiety\, fuel body image issues\, spark a desire to participate in dangerous trends and worse. But strong partnerships between districts\, schools\, families and medical professionals can make a difference. These partnerships can ensure that students develop skills such as evaluating sources\, assessing evidence\, and thinking critically about online content and social media feeds.    \n\n\n\nJoin the News Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith and Elliott Goodman; Karen Kelsall-Lagola\, instructional Technology Coach at Beverly Hills Unified School District; and Eli Cahan\, Neonatology Fellow at Stanford University and investigative journalist at Rolling Stone\, for an edLeader panel to learn about the dangers posed to students by health misinformation\, and the actions that school leaders can take to help students recognize and spot falsehoods. They will explore how districts across the U.S. have successfully utilized NLP’s District Fellowship program to implement curriculum equipping all students with the skills to navigate today’s complex information landscape with confidence.   \n\n\n\nViewers will learn about:    \n\n\n\n\nHow health- and science-related misinformation online reaches and influences students.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHow administrators can develop partnerships with family\, community leaders and medical professionals to support news literacy education.   \n\n\n\n\n\nCross-curricular resources to help students at all grades recognize rumors\, AI fakes and misinformation.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHow administrators can scale news literacy education across districts\, with support from the News Literacy Project. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe edLeader panel will explore real examples of districtwide approaches to news literacy education and health misinformation\, as well as free\, scalable\, ready-to-implement classroom resources. This is designed to complement NLP’s News literacy for mental health and wellness campaign\, equipping educators with the tools to boost student resilience against health and science misinformation.  \n\n\n\nThis session will appeal to K-12 administrators\, district leaders and curriculum leaders.  \n\n\n\n(Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Make sure to register anyway – we’ll email you the recording link afterward.)  
URL:https://newslit.org/event/building-resilient-students-addressing-health-and-science-misinformation-through-district-and-community-partnerships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T160000
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SUMMARY:Preview Checkology: Your news literacy hub
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 264 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 277 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT \n\n\n\nEducators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with interactive lessons\, classroom activities and other resources. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Want to explore new features and improvements to the platform? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\nIdentifying credible sources.\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. This is designed to complement NLP’s Back-to-School Toolkit. \n\n\n\nWe’re holding two sessions of the same event — choose the one that works best for your schedule! \n\n\n\n4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on Tuesday\, August 26\n\n\n\n7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Wednesday\, August 27\n\n\n\n(Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/preview-checkology-your-news-literacy-hub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
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SUMMARY:News literacy in action: Getting students to think and write like journalists
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 19 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT \n\n\n\nStudents are exposed to relentless news cycles and have more options than ever for consuming information. By pulling back the curtain on how journalism works\, you can give students power over what they consume while equipping them with tools to write their own credible stories. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an edWebinar and build a toolkit that will teach students the process behind standards-based reporting and how to tap into their own narrative nonfiction writing skills! The News Literacy Project’s Dr. Brittney Smith will provide resources and strategies that focus on: \n\n\n\n\nAcknowledging the importance of a free press to an informed public\n\n\n\nUnderstanding why professional and ethical standards are necessary to produce quality journalism\n\n\n\nDiscerning credible information and sources\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with actionable strategies for equipping learners with the tools to think critically about the news and how it is reported and to understand the importance of press Attendees will get a detailed look at free teaching tools on the Checkology® virtual classroom. Interactive lessons including “Practicing Quality Journalism\,” “Be the Editor\,” and “What is News?” will help students develop key news literacy competencies while stepping into the shoes of journalists themselves. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also learn about the Newsroom to Classroom program\, which connects educators with professional journalists for live or virtual visits. This edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. It is presented as part of NLP’s Back-to-School Toolkit for educators. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/news-literacy-in-action-getting-students-to-think-and-write-like-journalists/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250507T153000
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SUMMARY:30-minute webinar: Preview Checkology
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with 20 interactive lessons for students in grades 5-12. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including: \n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation.\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence.\nIdentifying credible sources.\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. There will also be time for questions. This is designed to complement NLP’s “Spring Sprints” resources and webinars. We’re holding two sessions of the same event — choose the one that works best for your schedule! \nMay 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT\nMay 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. (Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/30-minute-webinar-preview-checkology-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250430T170000
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SUMMARY:Trial by media? The free press and the criminal justice system
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 30\, 20255 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nIn today’s fast-moving information landscape\, investigative journalism plays a critical role in uncovering the truth. Yet journalists face growing challenges and threats to press freedoms. \nJoin us for an engaging edWebinar – just in time to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3\, 2025 – about the work and impact of investigative reporters in the criminal justice space\, and what students can learn from this fascinating field. During this conversation led by the NLP’s Brittney Smith and Jostin Grimes\, we’ll explore how investigative journalists challenge perceptions and navigate misinformation. \nAttendees will learn how this important domain of journalism sheds light on complex systems\, including the criminal justice system. You’ll also get a hands-on look at the Checkology® virtual classroom\, a free\, digital learning platform that helps students develop essential news literacy skills. \nRegister\nYou’ll leave with actionable strategies for equipping learners with the tools to think critically about the news and how it is reported and to understand the importance of press freedoms. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students with one of today’s most compelling topics! \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. This event complements NLP’s “Spring Sprints” resources. \n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/trial-by-media-the-free-press-and-the-criminal-justice-system/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20250416T153000
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SUMMARY:30-minute webinar: Preview Checkology
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with 20 interactive lessons for students in grades 5-12. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including: \n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation.\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence.\nIdentifying credible sources.\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. There will also be time for questions. This is designed to complement NLP’s “Spring Sprints” resources and webinars. We’re holding two sessions of the same event — choose the one that works best for your schedule! \nApril 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT\nApril 17 at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. (Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/30-minute-webinar-preview-checkology-2/
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SUMMARY:Cracking the code: How AI shapes what we see (and what we miss)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 9\, 20255 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nFrom shaping our social media feeds to influencing the news we see\, algorithms and artificial intelligence are transforming the way we consume information. But how do these technologies work\, and what impact do they have on our ability to distinguish fact from fiction? \nJoin the News Literacy Project for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of AI and algorithms in news and social media. \nYou’ll learn directly from reporter Mia Sato\, who covers the tech world and AI’s influence for The Verge. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the rise of AI-generated content\, machine learning systems that use data to shape our information bubbles\, and the challenges posed by deepfakes. We’ll equip you with strategies to help students develop a more critical approach to digital news consumption. \nRegister\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be armed with information about the ongoing evolution of AI\, a deeper understanding of how we shape—and are shaped by—algorithms\, and a toolbox of resources to support you in teaching your students. We will highlight Checkology®\, our free\, interactive e-learning platform designed to help educators provide essential news literacy skills to students. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. This event complements NLP’s “Spring Sprints” resources. \n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. \n  \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/cracking-the-code-how-ai-shapes-what-we-see-and-what-we-miss/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000
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SUMMARY:Hard hits\, hidden truths: How investigative journalism tackled the NFL’s concussion problem
DESCRIPTION:Thurday\, Feb. 6\, 20251 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT\nToday\, most of us know that a professional football player can sustain potentially devastating brain injuries after years of repeated high-impact collisions with other players. That awareness is due in large part to the reporting of investigative journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas\, whose 2009 GQ magazine article Game Brain profiled scientists who had made a stunning discovery: Concussions in pro football players could lead to dementia. It was a story the NFL didn’t want made public. But Laskas took on one of the most powerful corporations in the country to tell the story of those affected. \nDuring this one-hour webinar\, hosted by the News Literacy Project as part of National News Literacy Week\, we will: \n\nLearn how Laskas conducted her reporting\, despite resistance from the NFL.\nLearn about the watchdog role investigative journalists play in a democracy by documenting abuses by individuals\, corporations and government entities.\nExplore free classroom resources for teaching about the watchdog role of a free press\, including the “Democracy’s Watchdog” lesson on NLP’s Checkology® virtual classroom.\n\nRegister\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. \nEducators are welcome to join with or without their students. There will be time for questions at the end of the webinar. This event is presented as a virtual Newsroom to Classroom visit. \nThis event will be hosted by NLP’s Senior Manager of District Partnerships Brittney Smith\, and will feature Laskas\, the author of the New York Times bestseller Concussion\, the basis for the 2015 Golden Globe-nominated film of the same name. Laskas is the author of eight books and a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine\, a correspondent at GQ and a two-time National Magazine Award finalist in feature writing. She serves as a Distinguished Professor of English and founding director of the  Center for Creativity  at the University of Pittsburgh.
URL:https://newslit.org/event/hard-hits-hidden-truths-how-investigative-journalism-tackled-the-nfls-concussion-problem-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000
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SUMMARY:Hard hits\, hidden truths: How investigative journalism tackled the NFL’s concussion problem
DESCRIPTION:Thurday\, Feb. 6\, 20251 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT\nToday\, most of us know that a professional football player can sustain potentially devastating brain injuries after years of repeated high-impact collisions with other players. That awareness is due in large part to the reporting of investigative journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas\, whose 2009 GQ magazine article Game Brain profiled scientists who had made a stunning discovery: Concussions in pro football players could lead to dementia. It was a story the NFL didn’t want made public. But Laskas took on one of the most powerful corporations in the country to tell the story of those affected. \nDuring this one-hour webinar\, hosted by the News Literacy Project as part of National News Literacy Week\, we will: \n\nLearn how Laskas conducted her reporting\, despite resistance from the NFL.\nLearn about the watchdog role investigative journalists play in a democracy by documenting abuses by individuals\, corporations and government entities.\nExplore free classroom resources for teaching about the watchdog role of a free press\, including the “Democracy’s Watchdog” lesson on NLP’s Checkology® virtual classroom.\n\nRegister\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. \nEducators are welcome to join with or without their students. There will be time for questions at the end of the webinar. This event is presented as a virtual Newsroom to Classroom visit. \nThis event will be hosted by NLP’s Senior Manager of District Partnerships Brittney Smith\, and will feature Laskas\, the author of the New York Times bestseller Concussion\, the basis for the 2015 Golden Globe-nominated film of the same name. Laskas is the author of eight books and a contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine\, a correspondent at GQ and a two-time National Magazine Award finalist in feature writing. She serves as a Distinguished Professor of English and founding director of the  Center for Creativity  at the University of Pittsburgh.
URL:https://newslit.org/event/hard-hits-hidden-truths-how-investigative-journalism-tackled-the-nfls-concussion-problem/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000
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SUMMARY:Evaluating news media bias: A nuanced approach to a vital topic
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb. 4\, 2025 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT \nPeople frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage\, but what does this really mean? What makes a piece of news biased\, and who decides? What roles do our own biases play in our perceptions of bias? \nIn this free edWebinar\, Peter Adams\, NLP’s Senior Vice President of Research and Design\, and Brittney Smith\, NLP’s Senior Manager of District Partnerships (East)\, will help you teach this vital\, controversial and complex topic in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness and impartiality of news coverage. \nRegister\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. \nAttendees will:  \n\nLearn about an approach for helping students evaluate potential bias in news by recognizing different forms that bias could take in news coverage.\nApply this approach to actual examples from news and other information in ways that demonstrate when bias is—and isn’t—obvious.\nReflect on the nuanced\, highly subjective nature of perceived bias in news.\nExplore the limitations and pitfalls of popular media bias charts and rankings.\nLearn about free News Literacy Project classroom resources for teaching about news media bias\, including the “Understanding Bias” lesson on NLP’s Checkology® virtual classroom.\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://newslit.org/event/evaluating-news-media-bias-a-nuanced-approach-to-a-vital-topic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20241119T143000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20241119T150000
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SUMMARY:30-minute webinar: Preview Checkology
DESCRIPTION:Educators\, maybe you’ve heard of the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s free\, award-winning e-learning platform with 20 interactive lessons for students in grades 5-12. But have you had the chance to teach with Checkology? Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar led by NLP staff to learn more about Checkology’s foundational lessons in essential news literacy topics\, including: \n\nRecognizing and debunking misinformation\nUnderstanding algorithms and generative artificial intelligence\nIdentifying credible sources\n\nYou’ll come away with a plan for getting started on Checkology and with practical tips for integrating lessons into your curriculum. There will also be time for questions. We’re holding multiple sessions of the same event — choose the one that works best for your schedule! \nNov. 19\, 2:30-3 CT\nNov. 19\, 4-4:30 CT\nNov. 20\, 6-6:30 CT\nNov. 20\, 8-8:30 CT\n🎁 All attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a care package of NLP goodies. (Can’t make it at these times but still interested? Email us at info@newslit.org so we can set up a solo session that works better for your schedule.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/30-minute-webinar-preview-checkology/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20241114T170000
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SUMMARY:Teach with TikTok: Help students stick to the facts on social media!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Nov. 14\, 20245 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nHear us out—TikTok has a place in your classroom! Social media continues to shape the way information is shared and consumed\, especially by young adults. \nGiven the deluge of online content\, students are bound to encounter mis- and disinformation created and amplified by bad actors. And the sheer volume of daily social media posts makes these sites  difficult to monitor and regulate. Nonetheless\, TikTok is a regular news source for more than half of its users\, according to the Pew Research Center. \nIn this free webinar\, the News Literacy Project’s Alexa Volland and Brittney Smith will share insights and practical strategies to help students identify and debunk falsehoods\, misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media. \nRegister\nUsing the lens of news literacy\, attendees will: \n\nInvestigate examples of misinformation on platforms like TikTok\, Instagram and X.\nLearn tips to fact-check viral posts before sharing.\nExplore strategies to help students identify credible sources on social media.\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/teach-with-tiktok-help-students-stick-to-the-facts-on-social-media/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20241009T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20241009T170000
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SUMMARY:Navigating election misinformation: Lies\, myths\, and scares— oh my!
DESCRIPTION:Navigating election misinformation: Lies\, myths\, and scares— oh my! \nWednesday\, October 9\, 2024\n5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nIt’s October and we’re heading into a very spooky time—not just Halloween\, but also election season! Over these remaining weeks before Election Day\, helping students develop news literacy skills is critical for the next generation to become engaged critical thinkers prepared to make educated decisions at the polls. \nThis free webinar is designed to empower educators with free\, nonpartisan tools and resources to take the “scare factor” out of teaching about election-season topics. Join NLP’s Brittney Smith and Dan Evon as they share insights and practical strategies to help future voters understand how to think about the news\, not what to think. \nRegister\nUsing the lens of news literacy\, attendees will: \n\nExplore strategies to help students identify credible sources\, understand the role of a free press in democracy\, and identify and even debunk misinformation.\nLearn about NLP’s new election-focused misinformation dashboard and its potential uses in the classroom.\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/navigating-election-misinformation-lies-myths-and-scares-oh-my/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240821T170000
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SUMMARY:Building a foundation with news literacy: Essential tools for educators
DESCRIPTION:Building a foundation with news literacy: Essential tools for educators\nWednesday\, August 21\, 2024\n5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nIn today’s world\, news literacy is too important to leave out of your curriculum – in fact\, it’s where you must start if you want to ensure that your students understand how to think critically and identify news\, sources and information they can trust. News literacy skills have a part to play in nearly any subject or grade level\, so why not develop them from the get-go? \nIn this edWebinar\, let the News Literacy Project help you kick off the back-to-school season with free foundational tools you can count on! You’ll hear about what makes news literacy the key building block of media literacy\, why it’s so critical today\, and how many states are meeting this moment with news and media literacy education requirements. \nWatch\nThe News Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith and Susan Minichiello will cover the resources every educator needs in their teaching toolkit this year\, including a key framework for developing and assessing news literacy skills\, a newsletter that helps you bring teachable moments from the news straight to your students\, and standards-aligned Checkology® lessons. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/building-a-foundation-with-news-literacy-essential-tools-for-educators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240815T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Get started with Checkology®️ and discover what’s new for 2024-25
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Get started with Checkology and discover what’s new for 2024-25\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024\n5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nIn this free\, 30-minute webinar designed for educators\, learn all you need to know about using the Checkology virtual classroom\, the News Literacy Project’s award-winning\, free e-learning platform. The News Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith and Erin Olson will lead this discussion\, which will include insights and recommendations for educators new to Checkology as well as those who’ve used it in the past. \nWatch\nAttendees will:  \n\nReceive a primer on how to set up your account and assign lessons.\nExplore some of the best lessons for beginning to develop news literacy skills.\nGet one of the first looks at our rebooted lesson on algorithms and generative AI.\n\nAdd this short webinar to your back-to-school prep\, and gain time-saving tips and tools to help you ease into a new school year! \nThis webinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/webinar-get-started-with-checkology%ef%b8%8f-and-discover-whats-new-for-2024-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240529T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20240529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260817T183338
CREATED:20240521T175502Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Introducing Camp Fact-Check
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Introducing Camp Fact-Check\nWednesday\, May 29\, 2024\n5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT  \nIn this free\, 30-minute webinar designed for educators teaching summer school or planning for next school year\, learn about our Camp Fact-Check kit – which builds valuable fact-checking skills that students in grades 6-12 can apply across subjects. You’ll come away with a better understanding of lessons in the Checkology®️ virtual classroom\, as well as other free classroom resources\, including infographics\, posters and even TikToks to help guide your teaching of news literacy concepts. \nRegister today (it’s free!)\nYou’ll learn how to develop and boost students’ abilities in areas such as: \n\nAssessing the credibility of sources and claims.\nGoogling “like a pro.”\nDebunking rumors and conspiratorial thinking.\n\nNLP educator-experts Erin Olson and Shaelynn Farnsworth will lead this 30-minute session. \nThis webinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.)
URL:https://newslit.org/event/webinar-introducing-camp-fact-check/
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DTSTART;TZID=EST:20240524T235900
DTEND;TZID=EST:20240524T235900
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SUMMARY:PitchIt! FLORIDA Student Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:Contest Deadline: May 24\, 2024\, 11:59 p.m. EST.\nTIMELINE:\n\nNov. 1\, 2023 – Feb. 16\, 2024: Educator RSVP is open! Suggested time frame to teach using Checkology® virtual classroom and other NLP resources. (All free!)\nFeb. 19 – March 15\, 2024: Regular essay submission period. Suggested time frame to teach using Checkology® virtual classroom and other free NLP resources.\nMarch 18 – May 24\, 2024: Extended entry submission period. Suggested time frame to workshop essays for submission.\nMay 24: Absolute essay submission deadline.\n\nABOUT\nStudent voice is a catalyst for positive change in schools and communities. For this reason\, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)\, in partnership with the News Literacy Project\, is hosting a writing contest to empower Florida students to be civically informed and engaged. \nThe PitchIt! Florida student essay contest is an opportunity for students to write about some of the most important topics of our time and explore how they can help combat misinformation or work to protect freedom of the press. \nTEACHING AND LEARNING GOALS\nTeachers have an authentic and engaging writing assignment that amplifies student voices and explores issues aligned to district curricula\, standards and required topics\, such as the First Amendment. \nStudents analyze different types of misinformation and show the ability to think critically about what is and is not verifiable information. \nStudents apply their news and media literacy skills to solve the misinformation problem. \nStudents develop their 21st century civics and media literacy skills (see our Google Drive documents\, academic contexts and connections). \n\n“Our learning goals for this contest include helping students analyze different types of misinformation and showcasing their ability to think critically about what is and is not verifiable information. When we fail to teach news literacy\, we actively disempower students from being engaged members of their communities. That’s why we hope students and teachers from across the district will enter and participate.”— Monica Valdes\, social studies and film teacher\, M-DCPS \n\nAWARDS\nThe below are given for each grade band in 6-8 and 9-12. \n\nGRAND PRIZE – PITCH:\n$100 gift card scholarship for student winner\, gift card for teacher and a school banner celebrating both.\nFIRST PLACE – ESSAY\n$75 gift card (teacher and student)\nSECOND PLACE – ESSAY\n$50 gift card (teacher and student)\nTHIRD PLACE – ESSAY\n$25 gift card (teacher and student)\n\nNote: First-\, second- and third place essay winners will prepare a presentation to “pitch” in the virtual PitchIt! Grand Prize event on Zoom (date TBA) and receive feedback from working journalists. The Grand Prize winners will be chosen at this time. \nOVERVIEW\nThis contest is open to middle and high school students in Florida who participate with support from a teacher. Schools are encouraged to conduct their own internal essay competition to coordinate\, and teachers submit their top three essays per grade band (6-8 and 9-12). \nEducators are provided with free resources\, as well as planning and organizational support for instructional purposes in the PitchIt! Student Essay Contest folder on NLP’s Google Drive. Join the NewsLitNation Facebook Group for additional tips on how to best blend key news literacy concepts into your existing curriculum. \nFor this project\, students will write a 500- to 1\,000-word essay in response to one of the news literacy writing prompts\, using a news article as inspiration. Submitted essays will be judged by NLP ambassadors. \nThe selected first- through third-place essay contest prize winners (three from middle school and three from high school) then compete at the virtual PitchIt! Grand Prize event\, where they receive real-time feedback from journalists on their “pitch\,” a presentation about their essay topic. The grand prize winners will be chosen at this time. \nLEARNING TASK AND CHOOSING THE ESSAY TOPIC\nNews literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and other content to identify different types of information and to use the standards of fact-based journalism to determine what to trust\, share and act on. Being news literate also means recognizing the critical role of the First Amendment and a free press in a democracy and interacting with news and information in ways that promote engaged participation in civic life. \nOBJECTIVE\nStudents will be able to develop critical thinking and news literacy skills to find reliable information to make decisions\, take action and responsibly share news through social media. \nTASK\nStudents compose an essay in response to one of the news literacy writing prompts below\, discussing how it relates to a local\, national or international news article of their choice. They should form a thesis based on their chosen prompt and aim to convince their audience that the thesis is accurate and valid. \nSUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT\nStudents will be evaluated using the PitchIt! rubric found among the PitchIt! Student Essay Contest documents in Google Drive. Teachers should provide students with a written copy of the rubric and relevant supporting materials. \nPROCESS\n\nStep 1. Teacher introduces the writing assignment to students\, the rubric*  and the process by which the top essays will advance. News literacy topics are explored with students as they relate to the curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to use the free educator resources on NewsLitNation® and the Checkology® virtual classroom on topics like the First Amendment.More resources are at the M-DCPS library\, which includes access to The New York Times\, articles on ProQuest or any other available sources.\nStep 2. Students work with their teacher to select a news article/topic\, picking one of the prompts below to follow in writing the essay. Encourage students to use the student planning document* as an outline and review the essay formatting requirements before handing in a final draft.\nStep 3. Teachers choose up to five student essays per grade\, per school\, and submit with cover letter via email to Monica Valdes\, Florida’s NewsLitNation ambassador: mdvaldes@dadeschools.net. While not required\, we encourage schools to conduct their own internal essay contest to establish the top essays for submission.\nStep 4. NLP’s educator panel selects six essays (three from middle school and three from high school) to advance to the Grand Prize phase of the contest (the “pitch”!).\nStep 5. Panel notifies the teacher by May 24\, 2024. The selected students then begin creating a visual presentation of their essay (PowerPoint or Google Slides) no more than three minutes in length\, to compete in the final phase of the contest.\nStep 6. First-\, second- and third-place essay winners make their three-minute presentation (“pitch”) to a panel of journalists during the PitchIt! Florida Grand Prize event on Zoom and receive personalized feedback. Panelists choose the Grand Prize winners for middle school and high school competitors\, who will be awarded during the event.\n\n*Click here for the Google Drive folder with PitchIt! educator resources.  \nPROMPTS\nStudents should pick one of the following prompts:  \n\nPrompt #1: Explain how the First Amendment protects freedom of the press. Use a recent local\, national or international news story to illustrate the importance of freedom of the press and how other freedoms are required to protect it.\nPrompt #2: What steps should someone take to fact-check statements by a public figure? What are the potential consequences of sharing it online? Consider a recent event in the news to analyze the ways in which the press can hold public figures accountable for what they say and share publicly.\nPrompt #3: People have civic responsibilities\, things they should do but are not required by law. Explain which news literacy skills are essential to responsible civic participation by example of a recent event in the news.\nPrompt #4: Social media platforms are under increased public pressure to fact-check online content generated and shared by users. Which news literacy standards should social media platforms adopt to evaluate fact from fiction? Support your answer with real-world examples in the news media.\nPrompt #5: What is the role of the media in our society\, and how can we become responsible consumers and producers of news and information in the digital age? Support your answer with real-world examples in the news.\nPrompt #6: How does confirmation bias\, stereotyping and other cognitive biases impact how we interpret events\, news and information? What are potential consequences of not verifying the accuracy of such information? Analyze a current news event with these multiple issues in mind for your essay.\n\nCRITERIA\n\nSubmission must be original\, unpublished work of one student.\nEssay is between 500-1\,000 words\, clearly addressing one of the prompts.\nEssay is typed in 12-point\, Times New Roman\, double-spaced with 1” margins and numbered pages.\nSubmissions must have a title.\nStudents must include at least three credible sources to support their thesis.\nProper citation of sources is required.\n\n\nOnly five essays from each grade may be submitted per school.\nEssays must be proofread and should follow the rules for standard English (grammar\, punctuation\, mechanics) in writing. See Purdue Owl Grammar.\nA cover page MUST be included with the following information: student name\, student ID\, grade level\, student’s complete address\, best phone number for student\, school’s name\, principal’s name\, teacher’s name\, best phone number and email address for teacher and title of essay.\nFinalists must be able to virtually participate in the PitchIt! Grand Prize event\, with camera on\, and submit a media release form (date TBA).\n\nSUBMISSION:\nSchools/teachers should submit their top five winning essays per grade with required cover letter via email to: Monica Valdes\, Florida news literacy ambassador\, mdvaldes@dadeschools.net. Entries must be received by May 24\, 2024. \nFAQs:\nIs there a submission fee? No fees! Better yet\, there is no catch. All our educator resources are free\, including Checkology! \nWhat does “teacher support” mean? Successful writers are made through direct instruction. Teachers are encouraged to support students in both content selection and the writing process. The teacher’s name and contact information must be indicated in the cover letter as the primary point of contact regarding the entry. \nHow are the essays judged? During the first phase of the contest\, essays are reviewed by news literacy ambassadors for readability\, accuracy and originality\, using the PitchIt! Rubric. Successful essays are about a local\, national or international story that would have benefited from news literacy skills being applied to stop the spread of misinformation. For example\, consider the impact a story had\, and whether false claims about it could be debunked using reputable and verifiable sources of information. \nDo you have essay tips for the students? Essays must have a recognizable beginning (opening or introduction)\, multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion. See Purdue Owl Argumentative Essays. Hook the reader with a strong opener. Readers will use the first few sentences to decide whether they will read the whole essay. Keep your paragraphs short. Popular essays tend to average three sentences per paragraph. Submit thoroughly thought-out\, tightly focused essays. Originality is also important. In the conclusion\, include a call to action. Encourage readers to take some positive steps. For instance\, if you’ve given them a list of tips\, prompt them to put some of the tips into practice. \nHow is the “pitch” judged? The first-\, second- and third-place essay winners advance to the Grand Prize event phase of the contest. To prepare\, they must create a visual presentation based on their essay theme. During the event they will each have three minutes to “pitch” their essay idea to a panel of journalists and will receive real-time feedback. Student presentations will be judged for creativity\, delivery\, impact and accuracy during the event. \nWho can participate? The PitchIt! contest is open to all middle and high school students in the State of Florida. If you live in Pennsylvania\, Colorado or New York\, please visit the main PitchIt! page for details. \nWhat document formats are accepted? The following formats are accepted: Microsoft Word\, PDF\, Google Doc. \nHow are the finalists announced? Email notifications will be sent to teachers by early May. \nI have more questions! Questions about NLP resources can be directed to Terry Berna\, educator success manager\, tberma@newslit.org\, or you can submit a request via the NLP Education Help Center or the NewsLitNation Facebook Group. Questions about rules can be directed to Miriam Romais\, director of NewsLitNation\, at network@newslit.org\, and questions about entries can be directed to our Florida ambassador Monica Valdes at mdvaldes@dadeschools.net.
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SUMMARY:Vetting election information
DESCRIPTION:Vetting election information: How service members\, veterans and military families can get credible voting information\nFree\nVirtual panel discussion\n7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Tuesday\, May 21 \nAs the 2024 election season is underway\, falsehoods about voting and ballot issues already are circulating widely. Bad actors exploit a charged political atmosphere by spreading false claims about candidates\, disinformation about how to vote and baseless rumors that undermine trust in election systems and infrastructure. \nMilitary service members\, veterans and their families in particular encounter conspiracy theories and other types of mis-and disinformation frequently. In a recent poll of Military Times readers\, 57% said  they personally have been targeted. \nTo break through this confusing and often misleading information landscape\, the News Literacy Project is hosting a panel of experts who work with the military community for a virtual discussion about common types of election-related misinformation and practical tips and tools for finding reliable news sources before voting. \nWatch now\n\nAbout the panelists\n\n\nRichard Brookshire is the CEO and co-founder of the Black Veterans Project\, which advances reforms to address racial inequalities in veterans benefits and advocates for reparations. He is a former infantry combat medic and Army veteran. He also is a creative producer of the film Just Call Me Lucki\, which is about the first Black woman to graduate from the U.S. Army’s Intelligence School.\n\n\n\nJoe Plenzler is a Marine Corps veteran and a board member and communications advisor for We the Veterans and Military Families. He has served as a poll worker as part of the organization’s Vet the Vote program\, which encourages military veterans and families to continue serving their country as election volunteers.\n\n\n\nNikki Wentling covers disinformation and extremism for Military Times as a Military Veterans in Journalism Fellow. She has reported on veterans and military communities for eight years and has also covered technology and politics.\n\n\n\nScott Wiedmann is the director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program\, which administers federal responsibilities of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. He has been with the program\, which is part of the U.S. Department of Defense\, since 1993.\n\nAbout the moderator\n\n\nZack Baddorf is a Navy veteran\, journalist and co-founder of Military Veterans in Journalism\, which seeks to get more military veterans working in America’s newsrooms. He has more than 15 years of reporting experience from more than 30 countries and has had his work published in the New York Times\, Washington Post\, BBC\, Reuters and more.\n\nWatch now
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SUMMARY:Why Press Freedom Matters: Exploring Evan Gershkovich’s Case
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024\n5:00 PM ET \nJoin the News Literacy Project and The Wall Street Journal for an important conversation ahead of World Press Freedom Day (May 3). \nPress freedoms\, the legal and/or constitutional protections that journalists have in order to do their jobs\, are fundamental to democracy. Without press freedoms and the standards-based reporting they enable\, we risk the further spread of misinformation\, disinformation\, and declining trust in institutions. \nIn this edWebinar\, we’ll look at a high-profile example of the denial of press freedoms: the case of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich\, who was wrongfully detained in Russia last year on bogus charges of spying. Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett\, who leads the Journal’s efforts at securing Gershkovich’s release\, will discuss the case with New Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith. \nRegister today (it’s free!)\nTopics to be covered include:\n\nHow press freedoms impact newsgathering around the world\nStrategies for teaching about press freedoms\, from a news literacy lens\nBest practices for teaching about standards-based journalism\nHow to use journalistic practices to uncover and expose mis- and disinformation\n\nAttendees will also learn about free News Literacy Project resources\, including the Misinfo 101 course and classroom resources and the “Press Freedoms Around the World” lesson\, offered on the News Literacy Project’s free  Checkology®️ virtual classroom. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity – reserve your spot today!\n(Can’t make it at this time but still interested? Register anyway\, and we’ll email you the recording.) \n\nAbout the speakers\n\n\nPaul Beckett is Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal\, where he focuses on the efforts supporting Evan Gershkovich\, the WSJ reporter who has been wrongfully detained by Russia since March 2023. Previously\, Paul was the Journal‘s Washington D.C. bureau chief\, responsible for news across politics and government\, economics\, national security\, the Supreme Court\, financial regulation and the intersection of business and Washington. Before taking the helm of the bureau in 2017\, Paul served in multiple overseas postings\, including postings in Hong Kong and India.\n\n\n\n\nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East) at The News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \n\n\nRegister
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SUMMARY:PitchIt! TEXAS Student Essay Contest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Contest Deadline: April 26\, 2024\, 11:59 p.m. CT\nEducators! Give your students the opportunity to write about some of the most important topics of our time and explore how they can help combat misinformation and work to protect the freedom of the press. \nTIMELINE:\n\nNow through Jan. 31: Educator RSVP is open! It is also the suggested time frame to teach using lessons from Checkology® virtual classroom and other free NLP resources.\nFeb. 1 – April 26: Suggested time frame to workshop essays for submission.\nApril 26: Essay deadline.\nMay 1: PitchIt! Texas essay winners announced as well as time frame for students to create presentations to “pitch” during Grand Prize event.\nMay TBD: PitchIt! Texas Grand prize event (week of May 13).\n\nABOUT\nStudent voice is a catalyst for positive change in schools and communities. For this reason\, the Texas Association of Journalism Educators\, in partnership with the News Literacy Project\, is hosting a writing contest to empower students in Texas to be civically informed and engaged. \nTEACHING GOALS\n\nTeachers have an authentic and engaging writing assignment that amplifies student voices and explores issues aligned to district curricula\, standards and required topics\, such as the First Amendment.\nStudents analyze different types of misinformation and show the ability to think critically about what is and is not verifiable information.\nStudents apply their news and media literacy skills to solve the misinformation problem.\nStudents develop their 21st century civics and media literacy skills (see our Google Drive documents\, academic contexts and connections).\n\nAWARDS for each grade band (6-8 and 9-12)\nGRAND PRIZE – PITCH:\n$100 gift card scholarship for student winner\, gift card for teacher and a school banner celebrating both. \nFIRST PLACE – ESSAY\n$75 gift card (teacher and student) \nSECOND PLACE – ESSAY\n$50 gift card (teacher and student) \nTHIRD PLACE – ESSAY\n$25 gift card (teacher and student) \nNote: First-\, second- and third-place essay winners will prepare a presentation to “pitch” in the virtual PitchIt! Grand Prize event on Zoom (date TBA) and receive feedback from working journalists. The Grand Prize winners will be chosen at this time. \nOVERVIEW\nTexas middle and high school teachers may choose to assign the competition curriculum for individual classes or hold a schoolwide event. Each participating school may submit up to five entries per grade (6-12). \nEducators are provided with free resources\, as well as planning and organizational support for instructional purposes in the PitchIt! Student Essay Contest folder on NLP’s Google Drive. Join the NewsLitNation Facebook Group\, for additional tips on how to best blend key news literacy concepts into your existing curriculum. \nFor this project\, students will write a 500- to 1\,000-word essay in response to one of the news literacy writing prompts\, using a news article as inspiration. Submitted essays will be judged by NLP ambassadors. \nThe selected first- through third-place essay contest prize winners (three from middle school and three from high school) then compete at the virtual PitchIt! Grand Prize event\, where they receive real-time feedback from journalists on their “pitch\,” a presentation about their essay topic. The grand prize winners will be chosen at this time. \nLEARNING TASK AND CHOOSING THE ESSAY TOPIC\nNews literacy is the ability to determine the credibility of news and other content to identify different types of information and to use the standards of fact-based journalism to determine what to trust\, share and act on. Being news literate also means recognizing the critical role of the First Amendment and a free press in a democracy and interacting with news and information in ways that promote engaged participation in civic life. \nOBJECTIVE\nStudents will be able to develop critical thinking and news literacy skills to find reliable information to make decisions\, take action and responsibly share news through social media. \nTASK\nStudents compose an essay in response to one of the news literacy writing prompts below\, discussing how it relates to a local\, national or international news article of their choice. They should form a thesis based on their chosen prompt and aim to convince their audience that the thesis is accurate and valid. \nSUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT\nStudents will be evaluated using the PitchIt! rubric found among the PitchIt! Student Essay Contest documents in Google Drive. Teachers should provide students with a written copy of the rubric and relevant supporting materials. \nPROCESS\nSTEP 1.\nTeacher introduces the writing assignment to their class\, the rubric* and the process by which the top essays will advance. News literacy topics are explored with students as they relate to the curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to explore the free educator resources on NewsLitNation® and the Checkology® virtual classroom on topics like the First Amendment. \nSTEP 2.\nStudents work with their teacher to select a news article/topic of their choice and to select one of the prompts below to follow in writing the essay. Encourage students to use the student planning document* as an outline before handing in a final draft. \nSTEP 3.\nTeachers select up to five student essay finalists per grade\, per school\, and submit with cover letter to Sara Gonzales\, Texas NewsLitNation ambassador: saraegonzales@katyisd.org \nSTEP 4.\nNLP’s educator panel selects six essays (three from middle school and three from high school) to advance to the Grand Prize phase of the contest (the “pitch”!). \nSTEP 5.\nPanel notifies the teacher at the beginning of May. The selected students then begin creating a visual presentation of their essay (PowerPoint or Google Slides\, no more than three minutes in length)\, to compete in the final phase of the contest. \nSTEP 6.\nFirst-\, second- and third-place essay winners make their presentation (“pitch”) to a panel of journalists during the PitchIt! Texas Grand Prize event on Zoom and receive personalized feedback. Panelists choose the Grand Prize winners for middle school and high school competitors\, who will be awarded during the event. \n*Click here for the Google Drive folder with PitchIt! educator resources. \nPROMPTS\nStudents should pick one of the following prompts: \n\nPrompt #1: Explain how the First Amendment protects freedom of the press. Use a recent local\, national or international news story to illustrate the importance of freedom of the press and how other freedoms are required to protect it.\nPrompt #2: What steps should someone take to fact-check statements by a public figure? Consider a recent event in the news to analyze the ways in which the press can hold public figures accountable for what they say and share publicly.\nPrompt #3: People have civic responsibilities\, things they should do but are not required by law. Explain which news literacy skills are essential to responsible civic participation by example of a recent event in the news.\nPrompt #4: Social media platforms are under increased public pressure to fact-check online content generated and shared by users. Which news literacy standards should social media platforms adopt to evaluate fact from fiction? Support your answer with real-world examples in the news media.\n\nPrompt #5: What is the role of the media in our society\, and how can we become responsible consumers and producers of news and information in the digital age? Support your answer with real-world examples in the news.\nPrompt #6: How does confirmation bias\, stereotyping and other cognitive biases impact how we interpret events\, news and information? What are potential consequences of not verifying the accuracy of such information? Analyze a current news event with these multiple issues in mind for your essay.\n\nESSAY CRITERIA\n\nSubmission must be original\, unpublished work of one student.\nEssays are between 500-1\,000 words\, clearly addressing one of the prompts.\nEssay is typed in 12-point\, Times New Roman\, double-spaced with 1” margins and numbered pages.\nAll essays and presentations must have a title.\nStudents must include at least three credible sources to support their thesis.\nEssays must use MLA formatting\, complete with in-text citations and a Works Cited page (not included in the word count). See Purdue Owl MLA Guide.\nOrganization: Students must include an introduction with a thesis statement\, multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion. See Purdue Owl Argumentative Essays.\nEssays must be proofread and should follow the rules for standard English (grammar\, punctuation\, mechanics) in writing. See Purdue Owl Grammar.\nPlagiarism: Any submission that is in part or wholly plagiarized will be disqualified from the PitchIt! competition. See Purdue Owl Plagiarism.\nA cover page MUST be included with the following information: Title of essay\, student name\, grade level\, student’s complete mailing address\, student’s email address\, school’s name\, principal’s name\, teacher’s name\, and best phone number and email address for the teacher.\nOnly five essays from each grade may be submitted per school.\nFinalists must be able to virtually participate in the PitchIt! Grand Prize event mid-May (TBD).\n\nSUBMISSION\nSchools/teachers should submit their top five winning essays per grade with cover letter via email to: Sara Gonzales\, news literacy ambassador\, saraegonzales@katyisd.org \nWhile not required\, we encourage schools to conduct their own internal essay contest to establish the top essays for submission. Entries must be received by April 15. \nFAQs:\nIs there a submission fee? No fees! Better yet\, there is no catch. All our educator resources are free\, including Checkology! \nWhat does “teacher support” mean? Successful writers are made through direct instruction. Teachers are encouraged to support students in both content and the writing process. The teacher’s name and contact information must also be indicated in the cover letter as the primary point of contact regarding the entry. \nHow are the essays judged? Essays will be reviewed by news literacy ambassadors using the PitchIt! rubric. Successful essays are about a local\, national or international story that would have benefited from news literacy skills being applied to stop the spread of misinformation. For example\, consider the impact a story had\, and whether false claims about it could be debunked using reputable and verifiable sources of information. \nDo you have essay tips for the students? Essays must have a recognizable beginning (opening or introduction)\, multiple body paragraphs and a conclusion. See Purdue Owl Argumentative Essays. Hook the reader with a strong opener. Readers will use the first few sentences to decide whether they will read the whole essay. Keep your paragraphs short. Popular essays tend to average three sentences per paragraph. Submit thoroughly thought-out\, tightly focused essays. Originality is also important. In the conclusion\, include a call to action. Encourage readers to take some positive steps. For instance\, if you’ve given them a list of tips\, prompt them to put some of the tips into practice. \nHow is the “pitch” judged? The first-\, second- and third-place essay winners advance to the Grand Prize Event phase of the contest. To prepare\, they must create a visual presentation based on their essay theme (PowerPoint or Google Slides). During the event they will each have three minutes to “pitch” their essay idea to a panel of journalists and will receive real-time feedback from the panel. Student presentations will be judged for creativity\, delivery\, impact and accuracy during the event (mid-March). \nWhat document formats are accepted? Please submit the essay as a Google Doc\, PDF or a Word document. The “pitch” presentation should be Google Slides or PowerPoint. \nHow are the finalists announced? Email notifications will be sent to teachers mid-May \nWho can participate? The PitchIt! contest is open to all middle and high school students in Texas. If you live in Colorado\, Florida\, New York or Pennsylvania\, please visit the main PitchIt! page for details. \nI have more questions! Questions about NLP resources can be directed to Terry Berna\, educator success manager\, tberna@newslit.org\, or you can submit a request via the NLP Education Help Center or the NewsLitNation Facebook Group. Questions about rules can be directed to Miriam Romais\, director of NewsLitNation\, at network@newslit.org\, and questions about entries can be directed to our Texas ambassador Sara Gonzales\, saraegonzales@katyisd.org \n“Our nation will vote in the next presidential election and a culminating issue will be media literacy. By using PitchIt!\, as educators\, we can exhibit for our students how to break down the news in a way that allows them to become news literate\, and see the democratic process come to life through meaningful writing\, conversation\, research and presentation.” ––Sara Gonzales\, journalism teacher and advisor\, Patricia E. Paetow High School in Katy\, Texas
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