by News Decoder | 2 Sep 2025 | Education, News Decoder Updates
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...
by Madison Dapcevich | 21 Jul 2025 | Media Literacy
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...
by Paige Pointer | 16 May 2025 | Culture, Health and Wellness, Media Literacy, Student Posts, Tatnall School, Youth Voices
Social media is supposed to connect us. But endless scrolling through posts leaves many feeling disconnected. Two people grasp hands in solidarity. Illustration by News Decoder. This article, by high school student Paige Pointer was produced out of News Decoder’s...
by Madison Dapcevich | 7 Apr 2025 | Culture, Media Literacy
‘Bait-and-switch’ internet scams target us with emotionally-charged posts. But do you know what your friends see when you share those posts with your network? A internet scam post on a phone shows the photo of a generic child available on Canva. (Illustration by News...
by Amira Blochlinger and Lilia Hofmann | 18 Mar 2025 | Media Literacy, Politics, Realgymnasium Rämibühl Zürich, Student Posts, Wh-Y Vote, Youth Voices
Recent elections show that social media can affect political outcomes. A single post can alter public opinion. How does this affect direct democracies? A hand casts a vote while a young man looks at his phone. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by high school...