NLP Annual Report FY23 - Report - Page 4
What is
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News Literacy?
News literacy is a
foundational approach to
media literacy identi昀椀ed by:
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An instructional approach
that seeks to teach people
HOW to think about their
news and information and not
WHAT to think.
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A dedication to the
First Amendment
and a free press.
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A nonpartisan focus
on speci昀椀c, clear
learning standards.
An emphasis on developing
a healthy skepticism about
news and information, without
becoming cynical.
Our Mission
The News Literacy Project — a strictly
nonpartisan organization — is building a
national movement to advance the practice
of news literacy throughout American
society, creating better informed, more
engaged and more empowered individuals
— and ultimately a stronger democracy.
Our Vision
News literacy is an integral part of American
life, and people of all ages and backgrounds
know how to identify credible news and other
information and understand the indispensable
role a free press has in a democracy,
empowering them to play a more equal and
active role in the civic life of the country.
Values
What we believe
How we achieve what we believe
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News literacy is an essential life skill.
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Innovation.
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Facts matter.
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Independence and nonpartisanship.
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A free press is a cornerstone of democracy.
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Inclusion and diversity.
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Collaboration.
Read more about our values.
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