Keeping it real
News literacy is all about learning how to separate news from noise. Students who have gone through Why News Matters programs share how they stay up to speed with what matters—without sacrificing the gossip column!
Fresh Voices
Who cares?
You should! Sure, counts as news (or entertainment!). Just make sure you dig deeper on other issues.
What’s happening in your hood?
Find out what other Chicago students are doing to make media that matters.
So what can I do?
Explore issues like gun violence in your neighborhood, bullying or the food being served at your school cafeteria—and express your opinions through media.
Share your story.
Tell us why news matters to you, your way! Submit your story, video or image for a chance to win a FREE iPad Mini.
Featured Programs for Students
News Feed
- Tuesday, Oct. 7 is National News Engagement Day!
- Erie House pilots a community news literacy program
- Westside Writing Project offers digital media workshops this fall
- New Digital Resource Center to provide news literacy resources and curriculum
- Day One Recap: Because News Matters News Literacy Summit
- Day Two Recap: Because News Matters: News Literacy Summit
