by Marcy Burstiner | 4 Jun 2025 | News Decoder Updates
As News Decoder celebrates its 10th birthday, the need for young people to appreciate different perspectives and be globally aware is more pressing than ever. A birthday cake with 10 candles. (Credit: kajakiki/Getty Images Signature) In June of 2015, we asked this...
by Marcy Burstiner | 27 Sep 2024 | Gimnasio Los Caobos, News Decoder Tips, News Decoder Updates, Tatnall School, Thacher School
We asked young people from five countries this question: Is it time for young people to take charge? The answer is yes. They showed us different ways do it. (Credit: Sensvector via Canva) Journalism and activism can be powerful tools for change. Each week in our News...
by Cathal O'Luanaigh | 23 Jul 2024 | Correspondents in the Spotlight, Journalism, News Decoder Updates
Journalism takes courage. So does moving from a rural village to a capital city. Correspondent Enock Wanderema shares his journey to becoming a global citizen. When you read a published article on News Decoder, you’re only seeing part of the story. Who is writing it?...
by Joyce Yang | 8 Aug 2023 | Education, Media Literacy, Personal Reflections
Living in a globalized world means appreciating the nuance of diverse perspectives and shared experiences. Global Citizenship Education (Canva). The field of education loves its buzzphrases. Standards-based grading. Project-based learning. Media literacy education. ...
by Maria Krasinski | 26 Jun 2023 | Journalism, News Decoder Updates
News Decoder’s 8th birthday giving campaign goes beyond borders and back to basics. (Illustration by News Decoder) “Enable youth to be heard. To grasp why events matter. To engage in a global conversation.” That was the subtitle of News Decoder’s first...