NewsLitCamp® Request for Proposals |
The News Literacy Project is seeking proposals from school districts to host a NewsLitCamp®, a day-long professional development experience based in a local newsroom. NewsLitCamps bring educators and practicing journalists together to discuss news literacy and journalism. Designed primarily for middle and high school teachers, librarians and media specialists, these participatory workshops include topical sessions (planned with input from participants) and educator-driven planning and development time to empower educators to embed news literacy across subject areas and grade levels.
NLP invites educators to submit a proposal to host a free NewsLitCamp for their district (in-person or virtual). These events aspire to develop educators’ expertise in news literacy education, share specialized teaching resources and provide a behind-the-scenes view of the news reporting process. Participants leave with new ideas, skills and resources to help their students navigate today’s complex information landscape and counter a rising tide of misinformation. Most importantly, NewsLitCamps build a greater understanding among educators and journalists that enhances the appreciation of the vital civic role each play in our democracy.
This NewsLitCamp is made possible through the generosity of the Google News Initiative and will take place in spring 2022.
NLP invites educators to submit a proposal to host a free NewsLitCamp for their district (in-person or virtual). These events aspire to develop educators’ expertise in news literacy education, share specialized teaching resources and provide a behind-the-scenes view of the news reporting process. Participants leave with new ideas, skills and resources to help their students navigate today’s complex information landscape and counter a rising tide of misinformation. Most importantly, NewsLitCamps build a greater understanding among educators and journalists that enhances the appreciation of the vital civic role each play in our democracy.
This NewsLitCamp is made possible through the generosity of the Google News Initiative and will take place in spring 2022.