Teaching from the Headlines: Educators Turning Breaking News into Teachable Moments

Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative

Hosted by an educator trio from the Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI), this podcast supports teachers in bringing newsworthy topics to their students.

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    No Budget for Books!

    This week's headline from a student journalist: "Core Classes Lack Print Books and Rely on Digital and Photocopies" How low enrollment is depleting one school's budget, even to the degree that they can no longer afford books. Learn more at journalisticlearning.org

    11 phút

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    Summer Jobs for Teens

    This week's headline from NPR: "Despite a competitive market, finding a summer job is highly beneficial for teens" For teens looking for a summer job, this year will be historically challenging thanks to AI, high competition, and tariffs among other things. Here is a good conversation primer for students seeking summertime employment. Learn more at journalisticlearning.org

    9 phút

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    The Teens are Taking Over!

    This week's headline from ABC: "'Teen takeovers' prompt police responses across the country" As we head into summer, teen take overs are cropping up across the states. Your students will, undoubtedly, have thoughts on this headline! Learn more at JournalisticLearning.org

    9 phút

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    Why AI shouldn't write for you

    This week's headline is an opinion piece from the New York Times: "What 370,000 College Essays Tell Us About A.I.’s Effects on Creativity"

    9 phút

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    Students, Sleep, and School Start Times

    This week's headline from Chalkbeat: "Teens are sleeping less than ever. Experts say schools can help by pushing back start times." Most students won't say no to sleeping in; however, there are more factors at play when it comes to when the school day starts. Don't miss this great opportunity for group and class discussion! Learn more at journalisticlearning.org

    11 phút

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    Meteorologists still using colored pencils in the age of AI

    This week's headline from the New York Times: "When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils" Here's a great real-world example of professionals utilizing old-school analog tactics combined with modern technology. Learn more at journalisticlearning.org.

    10 phút

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    Canvas hacks!

    This week's headline from AP: "Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools" This week we're diving into the chaos hackers unleashed when they infiltrated the system that educators and students rely on around the globe! Learn more at journalisticlearning.org

    10 phút

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    Teens get news from socials but remain skeptical

    Headline from AP News: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

    11 phút
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Hosted by an educator trio from the Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI), this podcast supports teachers in bringing newsworthy topics to their students.

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