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New Jersey First State to Teach Students Information Literacy

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Amid concerns over internet misinformation and political conspiracy theories, new legislation will make New Jersey the first state to require that K-12 students are taught “information literacy.”. Students will be instructed in how information is produced and spread on the internet. Critical thinking and using information resources.

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Mis- or Dis-Information?

Ronn Torossian

The post Mis- or Dis-Information? Aside from the stress, anxiety and isolation brought on by the pandemic, the public has also had to deal with determining if what they’re hearing and seeing in the media and/or online is true or false, or various shades of both. appeared first on.

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The Value of the Informational Interview

HMA Public Relations

Informational interviews are valuable whether you are just out of college or a long-time professional. Abbie Fink shares her best tips for informational interviews in this blog post. Read more!

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A Commitment to Sharing Only Accurate and Truthful Information

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And the work of our corporate communications team had turned to sharing accurate, timely information and serving as an important adjunct to under-resourced public health agencies. Similarly, social media must assume responsibility for the information being shared on its platforms as their dominance as a news source grows.

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2022 Media Database Buyer’s Guide

When it comes to maintaining accurate contact information for journalists and influencers, your homegrown database likely isn’t cutting it.

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How This PR Pro Is Helping Communicate Accurate Election Information

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Robertson says she has worked hard to verify social media accounts for the office, so that county residents will know the accounts and the information they provide are credible. Register to vote, update your voter information and request your Vote-by-Mail ballot at [link] !”. The report doesn’t contain information like that.

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Younger Americans More Likely to Trust Information on Social Media, Study Finds

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adults under 30 trust information on social media sites almost as much as they trust information from national news outlets, Pew Research Center finds. Except among these youngest adults, Americans remain much more likely to trust information from local and national news organizations than information on social media.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

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