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The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was a watershed moment for teachers of news literacy.

In 2022 misinformation spread widely on social media. We review the trends and offer tips on how to better navigate social media in 2023.

From the perspective of 2022, Mary Robb and colleagues look like fortune tellers. In 2001 they created a Democracy and Media Literacy course.

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.

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.

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. 

Deborah Domingues-Murphy, an educator in Pittsburgh, Pa, is a News Literacy Project news literacy ambassador and civic engagement champion.

Our annual report showcases our achievements in schools, with the public and in our significant progress toward a more news-literate America.

NLP’s SVP of Educator Engagement Ebonee Rice says people don’t need empowerment; they have power and just need the resources to harness it.

We’re just a couple of weeks from Election Day. In many states, early and mail-in voting is already underway. We have created a few more resources to help you stay informed – not misled – as we enter the final stretch of election season. Be sure to check out NLP’s original Election 2022 page, where…

NLP responds to CT jury decision ordering Alex Jones to pay at least $965 million to those harmed by his lies about the Sandy Hook shooting.

Get informed and learn the skills to stay well-informed with RumorGuard, the newest addition to NLP’s comprehensive news literacy resources.

NLP’s News Literacy Ambassador Program is a national initiative to mobilize educators in the fight against misinformation.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Now is the time to make sure you have the facts about when, where and how to vote. When you search for information about the midterm elections, make sure you’re referencing reliable sources.

Educators asked, and we’ve answered! In response to requests for STEM-aligned lessons on Checkology®, the News Literacy Project’s free, browser-based virtual classroom, we’ve added a trio of new lessons: “Evaluating Science-Based Claims,” “Be Health Informed” and “Making Sense of Data.”

Today is Democracy Day, a collaborative effort by journalists and their allies from around the nation to draw attention to threats to democracy and to highlight ways to resist these threats.

Mary Lynn Hickey, our senior vice president of administration and one of the longest-tenured staffers, is featured in the latest NLPeople.

Are you — and your students — ready for the new school year?

Get ready with a foundation in news literacy — as well as best practices for teaching it — through our free educator webinars and resources.

Ambassador Connections, our new series highlighting NewsLit Nation Ambassadors, begins with an interview with Amanda Escheman of Denver.

After serving for the past four years as president and COO of NLP, Chuck Salter had the honor of becoming president and CEO on July 1.

For an L.A. middle-schooler the jarring re-entry into the social landscape of in-person school inspired an idea that led to a news story.

The East-West Center will present NLP founder and CEO Alan C. Miller with its 2022 EWC Distinguished Alumni Award June 30 in Honolulu.

How are you celebrating the Fourth of July — with fireworks, a parade, a family cookout? Try sharpening your news literacy skills! Our nation’s founders would be proud of you. While they didn’t have to contend with the 24-hour news cycle, internet trolls or dangerous conspiracy theories, the Founding Fathers were concerned that misinformation and…

A big part of being news-literate is knowing what to watch out for and being able to recognize misinformation. And NOT sharing it!

NLP’s News Literacy Ambassador Program, a national initiative to mobilize educators in the fight against misinformation, is expanding.

Today we recognize and celebrate the 156th Juneteenth, which became an official United States holiday yesterday.

As part of our continuing series of staff profiles, NLPeople, get to know Sara Lewis, the News Literacy Project’s operations manager.

Alysa Baltimore, a high school junior in Gallatin, Tenn., has been selected as the News Literacy Projects 2022 Gwen Ifill Student of the Year.

The News Literacy Project has named Pierre Thomas, ABC News chief Justice correspondent, its 2022 John S. Carroll Journalist of the Year.

Jamie Gregory, a librarian and journalism teacher in Greenville, SC, is the News Literacy Project’s 2022 Alan C. Miller Educator of the Year.

End your school year on a high note by attending one of the News Literacy Project’s free professional learning events, NewsLitCamp.

Get to know the News Literacy Project’s Jake Lloyd, social media manager and intrepid backpacker, in this engaging Q and A.

Connecticut journalism teacher Kristin Larson teachers her students about press freedom with an immersive approach.

Disinformation’s effect on society and culture became clear during the event “Truth in Our Time,” honoring the late journalist Peter Jennings.

“Power in Art” is the 15th lesson in NLP’s browser-based platform, which teaches students how to navigate the digital landscape by developing news literacy knowledge, skills and habits of mind.

In January 2009, philanthropists David and Katherine Moore took a leap of faith in me and the News Literacy Project when they became one of our first individual donors, despite the fact  that we had yet to provide a single classroom lesson. 

NLP founder & CEO Alan C. Miller will step down as CEO June 30 and transition to a new role. President & COO Charles Salter will succeed him.

Learn more about Chuck Salter, NLP’s current president and chief operating officer and incoming Chief Executive officer.

While teenagers might question everything around them, pushback can be a good thing, especially when they challenge social media algorithms.

Students today are immersed in a news and information landscape that pervades every aspect of their lives. From TikTok to Instagram to Twitter, they are inundated with posts, and many of them are not credible or legitimately grounded. It is difficult to know what is true. Because this environment is complex and riddled with misinformation, it provides a prime opportunity to authentically develop students’ critical thinking abilities.