Project: FACTS

THE MISSION: The goal of Project FACTS is to help teens and adults process information that they are consuming online. Project FACTS will help students challenge what they read and see, so they can become more informed citizens.

THE CHALLENGE: According to Pew Research Center, 86% of adults get news from some sort of device--teens even more so. Social media sites do not practice rigorous fact-checking, and it is increasingly important for users to be critical consumers of information. 

THE HOPE: Project FACTS will train students to critically engage with content they find online, to better inform dialogue that will build and protect our democracy.   

We designed a 3 week resource guide for any secondary school or organization to use in homeroom, advisory, or seminar classes. 

Click HERE to see 15 lessons which address digital literacy and voting. 

Teachers: Want to win $2,000 for your class? Students: Want  to win $1,000 for yourself? Participate in the video competition!