Identifying fake news will now be a school requirement in California

New York Governor Announces Public School 'Media Literacy' Tool - American Faith

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a “media literacy” tool for public school students. “Today, I’m directing the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to develop media literacy tools for K -12 in our public schools,” Hochul said. The “tools” will “teach students and even teachers to help understand how to spot conspiracy theories and misinformation, disinformation and online hate,” she described. “Start t…

California To Teach 'Media Literacy' in Public Classrooms

California's new law requires K-12 students to learn media literacy

California's new law requires K-12 students to learn media literacy, the bill was introduced by Assemblymember Marc Berman.

Recognizing fake news: Media literacy now required subject in California schools

Media literacy in California schools will be incorporated into standards for English, science, math and history.

Will ‘fake news’ law put politics in classroom?

California is now among 18 states that require some form of media-literacy training in public schools after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 873 in October.

California commits to teaching 'media literacy' in public classrooms

Requied media literacy courses will slowly be integrated into the curriculum of California students from kindergarten through high school.