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One state is poised to teach media literacy starting in kindergarten 

The Hechinger Report

“In the best case scenario, a student would be exposed to media literacy practices and concepts throughout the day, in math classes and science classes, not just in English and social sciences.”. New Jersey legislators and policymakers have recognized that their students need this education, need these life skills so urgently.

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Forget civics class: Students want to make a difference in real life

The Hechinger Report

In recent years, the group’s advocacy has led to changes in the district’s graduation requirements, to align them with admissions requirements for California’s university systems, and an expansion of funding for an after-school meal program that had been cut by the school board. Related: Making America whole again via civics education.

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