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The sixth annual event that presents Information literacy projectThe The EW Scripps Company and NOW TODAY

WASHINGTON, January 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The sixth annual National Information Literacy Week, February 3-7will bring into focus the urgent need to teach students how to find credible information. The week encourages educators to teach critical thinking skills, so students learn to recognize standards-based journalism and know which information and sources to trust.

Teenagers live in the most complex information landscape in history and struggle to separate fact from fiction online and in their social media feeds, a recent study found. Information literacy project. It found that the majority of teenagers who come across conspiracy theories online tend to believe them (81%). Few could tell the difference between sponsored content, opinion journalism and paid ads. Meanwhile, teenagers overwhelmingly said they want to learn media literacy at school, which research has shown is linked to healthy online habits such as fact-checking social media before sharing.

“Teaching young people to be news literate empowers them to confidently navigate our information-saturated world,” he said. Charles Salterpresident and chief executive officer Information literacy project. “At a time when students spend hours every day consuming social media and other information, often through their phones, it is imperative that young people learn how they are being influenced so they can make informed decisions about their lives.”

National Information Literacy Week is co-presented Information literacy projecta national non-partisan educational nonprofit and the nation’s leading provider of information literacy resources; The EW Scripps Companya diversified media company and one of the largest national TV companies; and NOW TODAYowned by Gannett, whose expansive national and local reach is dedicated to empowering and enriching communities.

Scripps co-founded National Information Literacy Week. Gannett joined this year as a presenting partner.

“Today’s confusing landscape of information and content requires careful navigation in order for Americans to be thoughtful consumers of the news,” said Scripps chairman and CEO. Adam Symson. “Scripps, its national group of local news stations and our national news outlet Scripps News we are proud to help in the effort to educate young people and equip them with the skills they need to break through the barrage and form well-informed opinions.”

“Now more than ever, education about news and reliable sources of information is paramount. We are proud to be part of the mission to improve information literacy,” he said. Karey Van Halldeputy editor-in-chief USA TODAY.

ON Information literacy project

Founded in 2008, Information literacy project (NLP) is a non-partisan educational non-profit organization that works with teachers, school districts and states to ensure that students receive information literacy instruction before they graduate from high school, giving them the knowledge and ability to think for themselves and become well-informed, active critical thinkers into civil society.

About E.The W. Scripps Company

The EW Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better informed world. As one of the nation’s largest TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in more than 40 markets. Scripps reaches households around the world OUR with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the largest owner of broadcast spectrum in the country. Scripps is a longtime trustee Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ longstanding motto is, “Give light and men will find their way.”

About NOW TODAY

Since its introduction in 1982. NOW TODAY under its recognizable and respected brand, is the cornerstone of the national media landscape. It also serves as the foundation for our network of newsrooms that enable content sharing opportunities in our local and national markets. Through NOW TODAYwe deliver high-quality, reliable content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to participate. On our digital platforms, we reach an audience of approximately 79 million unique visitors each month (based on december 2023 Comscore Media Metrix®).

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