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"Children to be taught how to spot fake news" Stop paying off your school librarians and start treating them like the professionals they are... The skills needed are all covered by the skills framework within FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning). School Librarians can teach these skills alongside the curriculum so no need to reinvent the wheel! We all get caught out sometimes so a dedicated part of the curriculum needs to focus on this not just an ad-hoc, lets teach analysis of newspaper reports in English... https://lnkd.in/erYSB-34

Educators, students, and families may have questions following the 2024 election. This will likely be a time of uncertainty for many immigrant families. While it is impossible to predict what will happen in the future, here is a timely article that includes steps that schools can take to support students' well-being and partnerships with families.

A Warning Not to be Ignored: One Child's Preventable Injury Demands Change? Emily's accident has brought needed attention to school safety issues in South Africa. When a child is severely injured at school, it highlights the importance of proper planning and safety measures. Parents trust that their children will be protected while in the care of educators. All too often, lack of oversight or negligence allows accidents to happen that could have been prevented. Proper regulations and oversight help ensure schools take the necessary precautions to safeguard students. With diligent planning and compliance to safety standards, many incidents can be avoided or their impact reduced. Emily's story deserves a voice so her experience is not in vain. It is a reminder for authorities and schools and advocate for students' well-being. By learning from such situations, we can work to make improvements and protect other children from similar harm. May this article raise awareness of the continued efforts still needed to protect youth at school. To follow Emily's journey to recovery you can visit her backabuddy page here: https://lnkd.in/eCd9EHix https://lnkd.in/dec5n-ve #schoolsafety #dutyofcare #saschools

Important content about aligning the skills we teach in the classroom with the needs of our workforce. The Pennsylvania Commission on Education & Economic Competitiveness is part of this plan. #PennsylvaniaCommission #AdvocacyVoiceover #LauraKeenanVoiceover

🔍 Introducing ""Propaganda Quizzz"" by Common Sense Communications! Aimed at enhancing foreigners' media literacy skills with 10 insightful questions about how online info can deceive public opinion. 🐻 Watch out! The quiz is hosted by Barry bear, who'll try to trick you!

Busy? Here's the lowdown on the next round of 'Introduction to Inclusive ELT materials' in 50 words. A course for ELT editors and writers. You'll learn how to: ⭐ represent a diverse range of identities and experiences. ⭐ spot harmful representations. ⭐ create materials that focus on social justice. You'll learn through a combination of video input, practical workshops and tutorials. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/epS_Q8kA

DESCRIPTIONS AND TITLES People in the news are always accompanied by a title or description. The reader needs to know on what authority or on what basis they are speaking. People with long titles provide problems for intros. They can clutter them up with words. For instance, "Mr Tinashe Chidamba, former general secretary of the Zimbabwe Teachers Association, yesterday claimed". One way round this problem is to use a phrase such as: ‘The former leader of a teachers’ union yesterday claimed’. Then in the next par or sentence you may give the name or title. The description of the person in the news does not have to be a formal title such as secretary, MP, councillor or director. It can be looser, for instance, ‘of the NDP Party’ or ‘who witnessed the rail crash’. And newspapers often delay mention of names to avoid cluttering up the intro. Follow the Tonny Nyandoro (Journalism Trainer) channel on WhatsApp: https://lnkd.in/dxkThqX7

📽️ Southern Methodist University Students Tackle Affordable Housing Discussion. What does affordable housing mean to voters? From definitions to stories, student journalists have been tackling the subject of affordable housing and working with definitions and understanding. https://lnkd.in/gE5kb8V8 #AffordableHousing #SMU #HousingSolutions #SMUJournalism

A #study by Brandeis University found stark contrasts in #childhoodopportunity across major #American #cities. The Child Opportunity Index 3.0 graded neighborhoods on a scale from 1 to 100, revealing variations in resources critical for #children’s development. ChildOpportunity #EquityInEducation #CommunityDisparities #BrandeisResearch #ChildhoodDevelopment #OpportunityGap  https://lnkd.in/gHpgq68W

When you're driven by a higher purpose, working to solve national (and global) crises like illiteracy, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing it resonate with others and spark real impact. Our Turn On The Subtitles campaign, running throughout "On-tober", is gaining incredible momentum, and I’m beyond grateful for the attention it’s receiving. This weekend, we were featured on SABC Morning News, following last week’s coverage on eNCA and ETV, as well as in the Cape Argus, Weekend Argus. The message is spreading, and even more, celebrities, influencers and media are reaching out, eager to get involved before "On-tober" comes to a close. But we can’t stop here. The literacy crisis in South Africa is enormous, and with 13.5 million children struggling to read for meaning, the time to act is now. All you creatives winning awards at The Loeries for purpose-driven, problem-solving and social impact campaigns, please remember that Africa has the youngest population of all, and most of them cannot read and have zero resources. We need your creative solutions here, subtitled TV is just one of them. This campaign is proof that small actions—like turning on subtitles—can make a huge difference. If you’re in a position to help amplify this message, or if you're a brand or broadcaster wanting to be part of this movement, we welcome your support. Together, we can make a lasting change. Let’s turn screen time into reading time and create a future where every child has the chance to succeed. P.S. A reminder that TOTS doesn't advocate for more screentime (that's a problem of the privileged), we advocate for 30-60 minutes of subtitled TV a day which can equate to reading 1 - 2 million words in a year 😎 That’s the equivalent of reading all the Harry Potter, Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and Roald Dahl books, combined! #TurnOnTheSubtitles #OnTober #LiteracyForAll #SocialImpact #EducationMatters #SwitchOnReadOn