The News Literacy ProjectContact
Box 551
4938 Hampden Lane
Bethesda, Md. 20814 301-651-7499
New York, N.Y.
“The New York Times is pleased to participate in the News Literacy Project,” said Janet L. Robinson, president and CEO of the New York Times Co. “We support its effort to light a spark of interest in news that will make students informed citizens and to give students the ability to discern credible, verified and fairly presented information amid the myriad sources available to them today.”
McLean, Va.
“In an era in which there’s a greater quantity of news and information than ever before, it’s critically important to give the members of a new generation the tools they need to assess the quality of that content,” USA Today Editor Ken Paulson said. “The News Literacy Project is the right idea at exactly the right time.”
New York, N.Y.
“It is more important than ever that we teach the principles of responsible journalism,” said David Westin, the president of ABC News. “The mission of the News Literacy Project is a vital one: to help the next generation sort fact from fiction in the constantly moving world of digital journalism. ABC News is pleased to be associated with a program that will encourage young people to become more informed citizens and will promote awareness of the world around them.”
New York, N.Y.
“The mission of the News Literacy Project is important, and we at ‘60 Minutes’ are proud to be a part of it,” said executive producer Jeff Fager. “By encouraging the next generation of American adults to be better educated about the news, and better informed about the world around us, the project is performing a vital public service — particularly in these difficult times.”
Washington, DC
“At a time when young people are being inundated with information from an unlimited number of sources, the News Literacy Project promotes critical thinking and gives students the ability to distinguish between fact and fiction,” said Katharine Weymouth, publisher of The Washington Post. “The Washington Post is proud to partner with a program that is turning this next generation into well-informed citizens.”
“CNN is pleased to partner with the News Literacy Project in promoting a greater understanding of credible and accurate journalism,” CNN Worldwide President Jim Walton said. “With the explosion of news outlets and websites on the Internet, it is more critical than ever for all audiences, and especially younger audiences, to have tools to make the most informed choices.”
Washington, DC
“We at NPR believe it is vital to help young people become discerning media consumers,” NPR President Vivian Schiller said. “The skills the News Literacy Project is bringing into the classroom are vital to ensuring an informed citizenry, which is the bedrock of a vibrant democracy. We are delighted to participate.”
New York, N.Y.
“It is vital for journalism, and for democracy, that young people acquire the skills and savvy to identify credible news and information amid an ever-expanding sea of opinions, voices and agendas,” said Michael Oreskes, senior managing editor of the AP. “This is especially important in this period of economic upheaval and challenge for the news industry itself. That is why the Associated Press enthusiastically supports the News Literacy Project and its mission.”
Los Angeles, Ca.
“The Los Angeles Times is delighted to join with the News Literacy Project as it comes to Southern California,” said Jim Newton, editor of the paper’s editorial pages. “Critical thinking is the essence of news reporting, and it stands at the heart of an informed electorate and a democratic society,” he said. “We’re eager to do our part, in partnership with the project, in conveying that to the young people of this region.”
New York, N.Y.
“The mission of the News Literacy Project is admirable and incredibly timely,” said NBC News President Steve Capus. “We are happy to be part of the program, and to help students navigate what has become a very crowded landscape. It’s more important than ever to be able to differentiate and identify credible sources of news and information.”
Chicago, Ill.
“The Chicago Tribune is pleased to partner with the News Literacy Project and looks forward to helping the students and teachers at the participating schools,’’ said Gerould W. Kern, editor of the Tribune. “The mission of the News Literacy Project complements the aims of our newsroom and the volunteer work already being done by many on our staff.”
New York, N.Y.
“News literacy is vital to our democracy,” said Paul Steiger, editor-in-chief of ProPublica. “We at ProPublica are delighted to support the important efforts of the News Literacy Project to help students—the readers, users and voters of tomorrow—to discern quality journalism when they see it, and to seek it out when they don’t.”
New York, N.Y.
“The News Literacy Project has a mission that Slate is very pleased to support,” said John Alderman, publisher of the Slate Group. “As the media landscape multiplies in size and complexity, helping students navigate and vet information sources is more vital than ever.”
Washington, DC
“The Pulitzer Center is committed to producing quality journalism and fostering an appetite for global reporting among the next generation,” said Jon Sawyer, the Center’s executive director. “We are pleased to support the News Literacy Project’s work to help students become more informed consumers of media.”
New York, N.Y.
“We believe in the future of fact-driven news in a world where people are bombarded with information,” said Mike Tackett, Bloomberg’s Washington bureau chief and managing editor. “This program is training a new generation of students to appreciate quality journalism and consume and create credible information.”
New York, N.Y.
“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 participation of CBS News staff members, and to making our facilities available to students and other participants.”
New York, N.Y.
“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. Our journalists understand the importance of sharing their experience and tackling these critical questions with students and do so in many parts of the world.”