Archives from July 2010
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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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 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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