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News & Media Literacy 101

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In our connected world, we encounter new information all the time, and there is no greater power than the ability to filter, discern, and wield that information. To help students build a strong foundation of news and media literacy, use these free, ready-to-teach lessons from our K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

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Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News

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Age-based tips and resources for news and media literacy Use the age-specific advice below as a guide, along with recommended news and media literacy lessons from our free Digital Citizenship curriculum. Pause & Think Online : Use this song and lesson to help kids consider what's safe to view when they're online.

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Teachers' Essential Guide to YouTube

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In addition, we'll share some information on how to find the best educational videos, as well as how you and your students can create and share your own video content on the platform. Does Common Sense Education have its own YouTube channel? Read on to find our answers to teachers’ commonly asked questions about the platform.

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News Literacy Resources for Classrooms

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As a result, there's a lot of crossover between what we think of as news literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. Then you'll find lessons, videos, downloadables, and games organized by a few key topic areas, like fact-checking, breaking news, and the ethics of journalism. For more, check out our review.