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Editorial: Local educators join national effort to teach critical news literacy skills

Posted on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Editorial Staff, The Gazette
Date: 9/20/2017
Link: Complete Article

In an age where “information” is available at dizzying speeds and in seemingly endless quantities, it is essential to teach consumers the skills they need to discern what is fair, accurate and reliable. Thankfully, local educators are joining their colleagues across the country in providing students of all ages the tools they need to help… [Read More]

It’s 10 P.M. Do You Know What Apps Your Children Are Using?

Posted on Friday, September 15th, 2017 by Collaborative for Educational Services

Source: Hayley Krischer, New York Times
Date: 9/6/2017
Link: Complete Article

Alexander Graham Bell didn’t expect his telephone to be widely used for prank calls. And Steve Jobs was chary of children using his iThings. But social media apps are appendages for tweens and teens. It’s one way they earn social currency. Below, a guide to what parents will (or should) be anxiously monitoring during this… [Read More]