The News Literacy Project

Nonpartisan nonprofit teaching Americans how to identify credible journalism and misinformation

Primary audience
Students and Educators
Work area
Education
Topic
Media Literacy
Website Contact

About Organization

The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan education nonprofit that teaches people how to identify credible news sources and recognize misinformation. Based in Washington, DC, the organization works with students, educators, and the general public to strengthen democratic engagement through better news consumption habits. The project has built a national movement advancing news literacy education across American society.

What They Focus On

Media Literacy

Teaching critical thinking skills to evaluate news credibility, recognize bias, and identify misinformation online

Civic Education

Connecting informed news consumption to democratic participation and community engagement for stronger citizenship

Digital Safety

Helping people navigate social media algorithms, recognize manipulated content, and verify information sources

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Develop Resources

    Create evidence-based curricula and digital tools for teaching news literacy across age groups

  • 02

    Train Educators

    Equip teachers and community leaders with skills to teach critical news evaluation

  • 03

    Reach Communities

    Deploy programs in schools, libraries, and online platforms nationwide to reach diverse audiences

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Track engagement and learning outcomes to continuously improve news literacy education methods

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The News Literacy Project

Educator Training

Professional development programs equipping teachers with tools to teach news literacy skills

Public Awareness

Community programs and resources helping Americans of all ages navigate the information landscape

Democracy Education

Civic engagement initiatives connecting news literacy to informed participation in democratic processes

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The News Literacy Project.

Team information not available.

Contact

Get in touch with The News Literacy Project

Email

[email protected]
Visit Website
Washington, DC 20015