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Reuters Joins the News Literacy Project

Aug 28, 2010 | Post a comment on this entry

Reuters has joined the News Literacy Project, making it the third major wire service and the 17th news organization to participate.

“Reuters is proud to be part of this initiative,” said Martin Howell, head of editorial learning for Reuters in the Americas.

“It is essential that new generations not only know about the importance of a thriving and diverse media industry but that they can also tell the difference between opinion-based and fact-based journalism,” he said. “Our journalists understand the importance of sharing their experience and tackling these critical questions with...

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BUY TICKETS FOR THE NEWS LITERACY PROJECT’S FALL FORUM AT WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

Jul 23, 2010 | There are 1 comments on this entry

The News Literacy Project is presenting a series of stimulating discussions on the press and politics this fall at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md.

The featured speakers will be NPR president Vivian Schiller and Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth; Gwen Ifill of the “PBS NewsHour” and “Washington Week”; and former White House press secretaries Michael McCurry and Dana Perino.

The Fall Forum events, which are also sponsored by The Washington Post, are open to the public. All three events begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Walt Whitman auditorium, 7100 Whittier Blvd. in...

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Gwen Ifill Joins the News Literacy Project’s Board

Jul 17, 2010 | Post a comment on this entry

Gwen Ifill, one of the country’s leading journalists, has joined the board of the News Literacy Project.

“We are delighted to welcome Gwen,’’ said NPR President Vivian Schiller, who chairs the project’s board. “Her outstanding work, renown and expertise as a journalist and her stellar personal qualities make her a superb addition. We look forward to Gwen’s role in directing the project as it grows and increases its impact in the future.”

Ifill has already participated in the News Literacy Project as a co-host of an event in the spring of 2009 and has spoken to classes at Walt...

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CBS News Joins the News Literacy Project

Jul 16, 2010 | Post a comment on this entry

CBS News has joined the News Literacy Project, making it the fourth major television partner and the 16th news organization overall to participate. It has endorsed the project and is giving its journalists the opportunity to volunteer in the classroom and in other capacities.

“At a time when there are fewer and fewer ‘gatekeepers’ and more and more sources of information, it is critical that students learn how to distinguish verified information from untested messages, opinion, advertising and propaganda,’’ said Sean McManus, president of CBS News.“I look forward to the...

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The News Literacy Project Produces New Video

Sep 20, 2009 | Post a comment on this entry

The News Literacy Project has produced a new video showcasing the work of students at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Md. “Students As Teachers” is now available on our YouTube channel.

The video focuses on seven exemplary projects that 9th- and 10th-grade students completed in the spring of 2009 as part of the News Literacy Project unit in their AP government classes. The students were assigned to create works that reflected what they had learned and what they wanted to share about news literacy. The projects featured in the video include videos, raps, an online game and a board...

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News Literacy Project Video on YouTube

Sep 19, 2009 | Post a comment on this entry

The News Literacy Project has produced a video of its first month in middle school and high school classrooms in New York and Bethesda, Md. which is now available on our YouTube channel.

The 6-minute video provides an overview of the project and takes viewers into the classroom with its teachers, journalist fellows and students. It also includes music for an original song written for the project, “Check It Out!”

The video was produced by the project’s staff in collaboration with volunteer participants from The New York Times, “60 Minutes,” NPR and the Los Angeles Times. ABC News...

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