So much is happening that people should know about. But why do so many news stories put us to sleep instead of wake us up? What is the journalist trying to do? A young girl reads a disturbing story. Photo credit: Marcy Burstiner The article below is adapted from...
News Decoder encourages youth to ask big questions and seek out different perspectives. In a world where information is spoon-fed, that’s transcendent. A teen looks beyond a barrage of media. (Illustration by News Decoder) TikTok reels, attention grabbing...
Media is food for our brain. The media you consume might be nutritious. Or maybe it’s addictive, toxic and full of empty calories. Who even makes it? An all-you-can-eat buffet of media. (Illustration by News Decoder) The article below is adapted from material...
Audiences are spread far and wide and get their information from all kinds of sources. How can your story catch their eyes and ears? Young people access information, news and social media using their phones. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top...
Sometimes we feel compelled to share or repost what we read. But when we do, we might unwittingly spread disinformation. Beware of “copypasta.” A phone with a copypasta post on it. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for...