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We're a nonprofit project of the Poynter Institute teaching people key digital literacy skills to spot misinformation and disinformation so they can make decisions based on facts, not fiction.

10/07/2025

Did you see the viral clip of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saying it’s okay to hit protesters with your car in that state? Were you as shocked as us when we came across it? That’s not exactly what he said. A viral podcast clip leaves out key context around a complicated law. When it comes to free speech and public safety, one hot take doesn’t tell the whole story. We rate this as a Mixed Bag. 🚗💥🧐💥

04/07/2025

Did John Hancock really sign the Declaration big enough for the King to see it without his glasses? Our team of Shane, Amaris, & Tyler fact-check this old legend for this Fourth of July. 👀🖊

28/06/2025

Can you tell what’s real and what’s not?
Join , and in D.C. for a week of free public events—from an interactive pop-up exhibit to a rooftop challenge and expert panel—all centered on how news is made and how we make sense of it.
🗓️ June 25–July 2
📍 MLK Jr. Memorial Library and more
🔗 Explore the full lineup: https://www.poynter.org/event/citytakeover/

25/06/2025

Unfortunately due to challenges with the heat wave in DC, today’s program will be cancelled. You can still access great media literacy content by visiting our Moments of Truth exhibit that is popping up around DC. Check out more info here: https://www.poynter.org/event/citytakeover/

19/06/2025

Everyone assumes Juneteenth marked the freedom for slaves, but it was more complicated than just that. That’s why our MediaWise fact-checkers are here to share how they uncovered the facts behind the history that shaped us.

14/06/2025

👑 Is The King really stepping off the basketball court for good? A viral TikTok video claims LeBron James announced his retirement after Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, but is it fact or just a flashy fake out? Let’s break it down. 🏀🕵️‍♂️

13/06/2025

MediaWise recently took part in EducaMídia’s third annual media literacy conference in Brasília. From inspirational keynotes including Merve Lapus of Common Sense Media and our very own deputy director Brittani Kollar, to media literacy workshops focusing on AI, empowering older adults and adapting our Hit Pause curriculum, delivered by our interactive learning designer Sean Marcus, the conference provided many crucial insights to the media literacy landscape in Brazil and abroad. Teen literacy creators shared their incredible story about empowering their peers to read and think critically!
Congratulations to the entire team!

07/06/2025

Did they really say that? When famous people fight, the whole internet seems to jump in. Make sure you know what's actually being said by going back to the primary source!

02/06/2025

Good news! We've extended our deadline! Please fill out our form at https://forms.gle/tBdhGjQtTSsJ9fsR8 so that you're ensured a chance at earning a spot on our team this coming fall!

31/05/2025

🚨 Student Journalists, Assemble 🚨
If you've ever screamed "source???" like it's a Marvel post-credit scene... this gig’s for you.
🎥 YouTube hosts, 🎬 video editors, 📱 TikTok pros : we want you on the MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network.
Apps close May 31, so don’t pull a “I’ll do it later” and miss out 😬

➡️ https://forms.gle/tBdhGjQtTSsJ9fsR8

29/05/2025

FE!N on blast, fire raging, comments thinking it’s Marvel or Midjourney. Real or AI? Let’s hit pause and find out. !N

27/05/2025

At the Teen Fact-Checking Network we teach media literacy while fact-checking, and we also get to work with some pretty cool people to promote media literacy. Today’s topic: Meet MediaWise ambassador Kelsey Russell! If you’d like to apply, find the application here: https://forms.gle/tBdhGjQtTSsJ9fsR8

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What is MediaWise?

MediaWise is a groundbreaking digital media literacy project that’s teaching millions of teens nationwide.

When the project was first imagined, we hoped to teach 1 million American teenagers how to tell fact from fiction online. Today, our work has been seen on social media by 5 million and counting, and the curriculum is yet to be released!

Misinformation is everywhere. In fact, more than half of Americans admit to sharing made-up news online. Most of them didn’t know it was fake when they shared it.

It’s becoming more difficult to tell fact from fiction, even for teenagers who grew up with the internet.