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Pennsylvania bill proposes establishing media literacy school curriculum


Published on 2025-04-29 16:44:00 - WHTM
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  • A new bill proposed in the Pennsylvania State Senate would establish a media literacy curriculum for students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade to combat the rise of "fake news" in today's world. The bill, proposed by Senator Katie Muth (D-144), intends to help students learn about the credibility of news sources and [
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A bill proposed in Pennsylvania aims to establish a state media literacy program to combat misinformation and enhance critical thinking among students. The legislation, introduced by state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, would require the state's Department of Education to develop a curriculum focused on teaching students how to identify credible sources, understand media bias, and navigate the digital information landscape effectively. The initiative comes in response to growing concerns about the spread of false information and its impact on public discourse and democracy. If passed, Pennsylvania would join a handful of states that have implemented similar educational programs to foster a more informed citizenry.

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