The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was a watershed moment for teachers of news literacy.
2022
2022, the year in misinformation: News literacy takeaways
In 2022 misinformation spread widely on social media. We review the trends and offer tips on how to better navigate social media in 2023.
Making the connection between media literacy and democracy
From the perspective of 2022, Mary Robb and colleagues look like fortune tellers. In 2001 they created a Democracy and Media Literacy course.
Special issue: Links you loved in 2022
NLP founder Alan Miller on avoiding the looming information dystopia
In a new and widely praised piece in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, News Literacy Project founder Alan Miller explores the many reasons for today’s information crisis and explains what everyone from journalists to educators and news consumers can do about it.
Podcast special | “Sandy Hook at 10: Tragedy, Conspiracies and Justice”
In a special two-part episode of our podcast Is that a fact? — “Sandy Hook at 10: Tragedy, conspiracy theories and justice” — we explore the aftermath of the shooting and how what seemed like an aberration of untruths would instead develop into a bellwether for a shift in public discourse, with conspiracy theories becoming a common element of tragic events. We also discuss how victims’ families have fought back against the lies and harassment and brought about lasting change.
A decade after Sandy Hook, progress through the pain
On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. and, within minutes, ended the lives of 20 first-graders and six adults. In the decade since that day, grieving families have had to contend with conspiracy theorists – egged on by “alt-right” radio host Alex Jones and others – who believe the shooting never happened and the victims never existed.
Helping students lead productive conversations this holiday season and beyond
For those celebrating holidays this season, it can be a joyful time to get together with loved ones. However, navigating conversations with family and friends — especially any who have been misled by mis- and disinformation — can also be stressful.