Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism’s story to life Pop-up exhibit and panel discussions help news consumers find their place in journalism’s history and role in democracy. April 7, 2025 Adele Streissguth
MediaWise’s Teen Fact-Checking Network expands across Europe Known as TFCN Europe, the peer-to-peer fact-checking and media literacy initiative will now be operating in six European Union countries April 2, 2025 Kathleen Tobin
Poynter tackles “The Future of Facts Online’ to help consumers navigate what to trust on the internet The Community Conversation takes place May 6 in St. Petersburg; tickets on sale now March 31, 2025 Adele Streissguth
Poynter’s MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence March 27, 2025 Kathleen Tobin
Serve a side of food instead of feud this holiday season Check out these Holiday Harmony tips from MediaWise to ensure civil discourse during your holiday gathering so your holiday meal doesn’t turn cold. December 20, 2024 Brittani Kollar
Poynter and Google News Initiative expand fact-checking efforts in Canada New and expanded programming from Poynter’s fact-checking and media literacy initiatives will help combat misinformation November 21, 2024 The Poynter Institute
An academic’s media literacy journey from India to Oman Dr. Tamilselvi Natarajan’s passion for media literacy led to the creation of a media literacy club at Bayan College October 25, 2024 Muskan Bansal
How one journalist reached remote Indonesian Indigenous communities with media literacy In a remote area on Sumatra Island, one person decided to empower the community with skills to avoid false information October 24, 2024 Brittani Kollar
Meeting students where they are: How one fact-checker increased media literacy among students in the Gambia Mariama Danso demonstrated to the students how misinformation spreads both online and offline. October 23, 2024 Muskan Bansal
Sri Lankan youth take on media literacy ambassador roles following workshops The media literacy workshops were conducted as part of a global training of trainers program. October 22, 2024 Renata Salvini
From walking barefoot to school to founding a radio station — meet Harriet Atyang Overcoming childhood challenges, a Kenyan woman uses her voice to educate her community and country with media literacy skills October 21, 2024 Brittani Kollar
Poynter’s MediaWise and YouTube partner to launch teen-focused media literacy curriculum The project empowers educators with tools to teach students media literacy skills at a time when teen well-being is a global conversation October 21, 2024 Brittani Kollar
We asked people about using AI to make the news. They’re anxious and annoyed Focus group research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota reveals attitudes on disclosure, trust, deception among news consumers June 27, 2024 Jennifer Orsi
As election nears, Poynter’s MediaWise launches media literacy resources for libraries, Spanish speakers The two initiatives will equip library patrons and Spanish speakers with skills to identify online misinformation May 30, 2024 Poynter Staff
MediaWise’s peer-to-peer global network launches in Canada Poynter partners with MediaSmarts to launch the Teen Fact-Checking Network in English and French March 11, 2024 Poynter Staff
