SF-25 Paperturn-1 - Flipbook - Page 8
TheChallenge
The mis- and disinformation
crisis threatens the very
fabric of our democracy.
It deepens political polarization
and erodes trust in institutions
and standards-based news
organizations. One of the
fundamental mandates of public
education is to prepare students to
be active, critical-thinking members
of our democracy, yet most states
do not require the teaching of news
literacy. To ignore news literacy is to
fail that mandate. Without the skills
and tools to evaluate the credibility
of information they encounter
online, young people will be at a
civic and personal disadvantage
their entire lives.
8 3 The Big Picture
TheSolution
This crisis requires a bold response, and
our national movement will reimagine K-12
education in the United States, ensuring that
all students learn news literacy skills and
concepts before high school graduation.
By removing barriers to news literacy
education, we can give students the
tools, knowledge and mindset to think
critically about news and seek out credible
sources and information. Ultimately, they
will be equipped to push back against
disinformation, be civically engaged in our
democracy and be conodent in the ability to
make informed decisions.