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Article A professional article loaded with resources and book recommendations.  A News– and Media Literacy–Themed Mixtape for Tough Times  from School Library Journal.  SOURCE: slj.com WEBSITE An easy-to-use glossary of terms and a handy infographic describing types of misleading news . Both of these and more from  EAVI: Media Literacy for Citizenship . SOURCE: eavi.eu Disclaimer: The South Dakota State Library does not endorse any service, product, or recommendation listed in this post.

The News Literacy Project  (NLP) is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit that provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach, learn, and share the abilities needed to be smart, active consumers of news and information. I've been blown away with the content. Visit the  Educators page to get see all there is to dive into but I'll list a few specific resources below that have been most valuable to me as a learner and a teacher. The Sift The Sift  is NLP’s free weekly newsletter specifically for educators and the content is stellar. The newsletter explores timely examples of misinformation, addresses press topics, and explores social media trends and issues. It also includes links, discussion prompts, and activities for use in the classroom. Is That a Fact? Is That a Fact?  is NLP's podcast which features experts that help listeners understand the impact of misinformation, social media policies, the importance of trust in the news to ou...