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One state is poised to teach media literacy starting in kindergarten 

The Hechinger Report

Experts say that many Americans, both young and old, lack the skills required to critically analyze information in a digital world. A 2019 report from the Stanford History Education Group found that high school students had “difficulty discerning fact from fiction online.”. It’s about civic responsibility,” Polites said. “I

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Teaching About Palestine-Israel and the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

Zinn Education Project

In my capacity as a secondary history educator, I strategically incorporated a Democracy Now! This approach not only enriched the learning experience but also empowered students to develop critical thinking skills essential for navigating the multifaceted dimensions of global issues.