Truth matters, it does exist, and we can find it.
Please partner with us to share news-literacy education in Arizona through a 50-minute workshop that's hosted at schools, libraries and community centers. Donations of any size are welcome. These days, it's trickier than ever to know what's true. BUT THERE IS A SOLUTION. Through news literacy, we can be more resilient against disinformation.
The News Literacy for Arizona workshop is free, nonpartisan, and designed for attendees age 13 and older. Our five-point training focuses on:
- The importance of news literacy
- The danger of disinformation
- The power of algorithms on the information we consume
- The difference between journalism and propaganda
- How to build a diverse news diet
Our workshops are taught by a seasoned educator and our advisory board members have diverse experience ranging from state-level library leadership to award-winning journalism, and expertise in nonprofit management and education. Our workshop teacher has already educated 404 attendees on news literacy, but our reach can grow dramatically with help.
Testimonials
“I’m grateful for the perspectives this program brought to my classes. The principles taught will help my students on every paper they write, and in all the research they do."
- Tyler McDowell-Blanken, English teacher, Sunnyslope High
"Determining fact from fiction is a vital part of a healthy democracy. The education provided through News Literacy for Arizona is precisely the kind of resource Arizona needs!”
- Jim Steyer, Stanford professor and founder of Common Sense Media
"This is a fantastic workshop. Really well done. It's providing an important service to Arizona."
-Patricia Jimenez, teacher librarian in the Washington School District, central Phoenix
“Michelle presented to my honors English classes and did a great job reaching her audience. This news-literacy curriculum is important and extremely effective."
- Ariz. State Senator Christine Marsh, 2016 Arizona Teacher of the Year
Any amount helps as we try to find sustainable funding (there are very few grants available for news literacy). All donations are tax-deductible. Click here for options of how to make a major gift.
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THANK YOU!
