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Swimming upstream against the wave of fake news

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Arizona students share essential strategies for discerning truth in an age of AI and social media "outrage."

UK report warns schools lag on media literacy ed

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Survey shows most teachers call it essential, but few schools deliver. It should be part of the core, not an add-on.

Research on media glorification and teen behavior

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Teen drinking and drug use are down, but the media can make them look more common than ever. How can we mitigate the effects?

Media literacy can promote healthy relationships

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Beyond filters and hashtags: teaching teens to see through romantic illusions online and embrace genuine, healthy relationship values.

Illinois now requires lessons on media literacy

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Can you separate truth and fake news on social media? Opinion vs fact? You'll learn about it in school, thanks to a new IL law.

Beware of misinformation after Hurricane Ian

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Can you spot disinformation? Misinformation? Do you even know the difference? Can we teach kids this?

Closure of DNAinfo Chicago is hard to swallow

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The closure of another local news bureau will have a negative impact on stories that are national or international in scope.

Absenteeism may contribute to dropout rate

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Reasons why kids miss school are complex and highly variable; let's address the problem and stop promoting misinformation with simple-minded ads.

Alleged D.C. shooter was investigating ‘fake’ news

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A man was arrested in connection with a shot fired at a pizzeria in Washington. No one was hurt. He was reportedly investigating a news report.

Trump strategist’s site: Bullying reports are fake

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We note the uptick in bullying reports nationwide since the election. Some news sites say reports are exaggerated. Keep it in perspective.