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Do This: Share These News Literacy Tips

Feb 12, 2026 | Easy A, Training

5 Easy Ways to Check a News Source. 1, Do a quick search. 2, Look for standards. 3, Check for transparency. 4, Examine how errors are handled. 5, Assess news coverage.

National News Literacy Week may be over, but we have one more action to take to make it a success!

An important part of News Literacy Week is sharing its tips and resources with others. Earn your Easy A this week by sharing our 5 Steps to Evaluate News Sources video with friends and family, especially any kids or teens in your life.

Share one (or both!) of the premade posts below using your favorite social media or messaging apps. They are ready to share and include a link to the video we watched last week.

Together, we can help spread the word about media literacy and help fight misinformation, one source at a time!

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