Showing posts with label teaching students how to evaluate news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teaching students how to evaluate news. Show all posts

Friday, November 18, 2016

2016’s biggest loser; Washington Post, 11/18/16

Kathleen Parker, Washington Post; 2016’s biggest loser:
"What’s clear is that news consumers must be extra-vigilant in selecting news sources, while also being self-critical about those choices. The mainstream media need to work harder at presenting balanced reporting to rebuild trust. And education programs aimed at teaching students how to evaluate news, such as those created by the News Literacy Project, need greater public support and an accelerated timeline."