WASHINGTON, Jan. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As millions of Americans
prepare to vote in local, state and federal elections this year,
National News Literacy Week 2024 highlights the importance of
news literacy and local news in a healthy democracy. The fifth
annual event kicks off today with opportunities for participation
throughout the week.
Online and in-person events offer the public, educators and
students easy-to-adopt tools and tips for navigating our
information landscape. A public service announcement campaign in
broadcast and print will reach millions of Americans. Everyone can
join the conversation on social media using the hashtag
#NewsLiteracyWeek.
The initiative is co-presented by the News Literacy Project, a
nonpartisan nonprofit that teaches people how to tell fact from
fiction in the news and information they consume, and The E.W.
Scripps Company, a diversified media company and one of the
nation's largest local TV broadcasters.
"Two things are necessary for a healthy democracy: A more
news-literate public and a vibrant local press," said Charles Salter, president and CEO of the News
Literacy Project. "National News Literacy Week is one way that we
are leading a movement for news literacy across the country,
ensuring that everyone has the skills they need to be informed
participants in our civic life."
"Scripps' longtime motto is 'give light and the people will find
their own way,'" said Adam Symson,
Scripps president and chief executive officer. "Across our local
and national newsrooms, this translates to a responsibility to help
news consumers sift through all the information that is now
available at their fingertips. This year's National News Literacy
Week spotlights this important function of the free press and
empowers the public with tools to recognize credible
information."
Head to NewsLiteracyWeek.org for a full lineup of events,
to download our social media toolkit and to explore free news
literacy resources. News organizations interested in donating ad
space can download our ads and PSA.
About the News Literacy Project
The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is
building a national movement to advance the practice of news
literacy throughout American society, creating better informed,
more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a
stronger democracy.
About The E.W. Scripps Company
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified
media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one
of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves
communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a
portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches
households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News
and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV,
Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder
of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the
Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time
motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."
CONTACT
Christina Veiga
Senior Director, Media Relations
cveiga@newslit.org
954-655-6757
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