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.

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* 1. Your name

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. School district

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* 4. Are you a district-level employee?

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* 5. Please describe current efforts in your classroom and/or district to teach news literacy skills and concepts. If NLP resources are used, please specify.

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* 6. In what ways do you think educators would be able to collaborate and share what they learned at a NewsLitCamp with their colleagues to increase news literacy education in the classroom?

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* 7. What dates between Jan. 1, 2022 and the end of your school year on your district calendar have been set aside for professional development so educators could be available to attend a NewsLitCamp? We are focusing on a spring 2022 date for this NewsLitCamp; however, we will keep all dates on file for future planning.

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* 8. What support can your school district provide for promoting this NewsLitCamp, encouraging attendance, and providing professional development certificates?

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* 9. If your district does not have specific PD dates, please describe how educators would be able to attend a day of professional learning in-person in a newsroom or other location.

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* 10. What local news organization(s) would you like to see partner in hosting a NewsLitCamp with your district?

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* 11. Please list local libraries, neighboring school districts or other education organizations (if any) that you think might also be interested in participating in a NewsLitCamp.

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* 12. What else would you like us to know about why you would like a NewsLitCamp in your district?

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