Washington Post’s Valerie Strauss showcases The Sift

Published on November 19, 2021 NLP in the News

The Washington Post’s Valerie Strauss features content from The Sift^® in her blog Answer Sheet throughout the school year. These installments are for the 2021-22 academic year.

The link between covid-19 misinformation and news outlets — and other news literacy lessons (Nov. 19, 2021)
Why two journalists won the Nobel Peace Prize — and other news literacy lessons (Oct. 21, 2021)
News Literacy lessons on Facebook, Marjorie Taylor Greene and more (Nov. 7, 2021)

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Roasted turkey garnished with cranberries on a rustic style table decoraded with pumpkins, gourds, asparagus, brussel sprouts, baked vegetables, pie, flowers, and candles.

Avoid a Thanksgiving family feud: Make facts the main course

Don’t let misinformation spoil the holidays with your family. Use the PEP method and base conversations in patience, empathy and persistence.

Published on Nov 22, 2021 Updates

edWeb Webinar: Conspiracy theories, extremism, and TikTok: A conversation with a disinformation researcher

Join us at a virtual edWebinar on Nov. 30 for an important conversation about disinformation on social media.

Published on Nov 16, 2021 Events

News Literacy Ambassador program welcomes five new members

After a successful launch in October 2020, NLP is expanding its News Literacy Ambassador Program, extending our reach and strengthening our progress toward embedding news literacy in the American education system.

Published on Nov 16, 2021 Updates