Educators tell New York Times how News Literacy Project tools help students learn

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The New York Times asked educators how they helped their students stay savvy when it comes to reading the news. In response, several librarians named the News Literacy Project resources that let them create “informative and timely” lessons that guide students in recognizing credible sources.

Says one: “My students have been very receptive to and interested in media literacy.”

Read the New York Times piece here.

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