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Illinois Students Could Soon Be Taught About Fake News
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois high schools students could soon be learning more about fake news.
A plan to add media literacy courses in high schools across Illinois is moving forward at the State Capitol.
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez, D-Cicero, is driving the idea. She said young people need to learn how to read the news they see on the internet or on social media.
“Media literacy really aims at trying to be more cognizant of the kind of information that is out there nation-wide,” Hernandez said. “This information has been phrased as fake news.”
Read more: http://rockrivertimes.com/2019/02/28/illinois-students-could-soon-be-taught-about-fake-news/