News Literacy Initiative
News Literacy Initiative
Reliable Journalism • Democracy • Critical Thinking
Why News Literacy Matters
Many of us are choosing to avoid the news to avoid being bombarded and overwhelmed, but it is vital to the health of democracy to remain informed and civically engaged.
Becoming news literate empowers us with the knowledge and tools to cultivate a healthy relationship with news so that we can shape our society through our choices and voices as informed individuals.
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If you find yourself avoiding the news, you’re not alone. But what’s turning you off is likely not the news itself—it’s the noise surrounding it. Our podcast News Over Noise explores the challenge of separating spin and click-bait from good journalism and why it matters. Listen and become empowered to stay well and well informed.
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More NewsOctober 11, 2024
WPSU Education Ambassadors Participate in Media Literacy Intensive
October 11, 2024
VOA: Hurricane disinformation leads to danger, experts say
September 19, 2024
Presentations highlight daylong U.S. Media Literacy Week Celebration
September 18, 2024
CENTER COUNTY REPORT: Groups Launch Effort to Re-Focus Media Coverage of Candidates
Upcoming Events
More EventsOct
23
Where Did You Hear That? Exploring Our Information Sources
Date & Time: October 23, 2024 from 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Penn State
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Prebunking Election Misinformation: Analyzing Patterns in Viral Falsehoods About the 2024 Presidential Race
Date & Time: October 23, 2024 from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Penn State
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Stay MediaWise: Teen Fact-Checking Network’s Strategies for Detecting and Stopping Misinformation
Date & Time: October 23, 2024 from 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Location: Penn State
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