Don’t miss next week’s webinar on AI and fact-checking!

Have you been fooled by AI? We can help.

Maybe you got a chuckle from a recent artificial intelligence-generated hoax — an image of Bigfoot towering over a man that was created using descriptive text. But what's less funny is that AI can develop sophisticated content in the blink of an eye that can deceive and do harm. AI has further muddied the waters of the misinformation landscape, making it harder than ever to tell what's real from what's fake. And bad actors are delighted to oblige. That's why we want to be sure you don't miss our free webinar How to fact-check in the AI age on Tuesday, Aug. 8. We will discuss the fundamentals of fact-checking and show you how to debunk false images and videos, both AI-generated and human-made. Please join us at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The webinar will be led by the News Literacy Project's Dan Evon and DeMario Phipps-Smith. Dan writes for RumorGuard™, which uses examples of viral misinformation to help people learn to separate fact from fiction. He previously was a reporter for Snopes, the internet's oldest fact-checking site. DeMario leads news literacy training for adults around the country and has a background in digital media at various publications, including his hometown paper, the Chicago Sun-Times. Don't miss out – register now! For a future founded on facts, The News Literacy Project

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Visit us at newslit.org, checkology.org, newslitnation.org and rumorguard.org. The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, creating better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a stronger democracy. The News Literacy Project 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015

You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar – June 20, 2023 @ 3 pm ET/12 pm PT

Do you know a recent (or soon to be) high school graduate? Whether they're planning to go off to college in the fall, have a job lined up, or are still figuring out their next steps, there are some Adulting 101 basics that can help along the way. In this 30-minute webinar, we'll talk about understanding credit, how they can protect themselves from identity theft, and how to spot and avoid scams. To join the webinar on June 20, 2023 @ 3pm ET/12pm PT: URL: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1601588579?pwd=RmlMd3JleXp1V0tIcmdMVnM5Rmhudz09  Webinar ID: 160 158 8579 Passcode: 546747 By phone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); +1 551 285 1373 US; 833 568 8864 US Toll-free Can't make the 6/20 webinar? We'll be offering another session on Thursday, June 22nd at 12pm ET/9am PT.  Thank You, FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education

You're Invited: Graduating High School: Financial Adulting 101 Webinar

Don’t miss this lineup of journalists who can help you find news you can trust

Register now for our free webinars!

We've lined up some terrific journalists for our free webinar series How to find news you can trust. You won't want to miss these fascinating and informative conversations! REGISTER HERE The series begins April 12 and runs for three consecutive Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m. ET. Register once to access all three sessions! April 12: Session 1 | What is quality journalism? News outlets help us make informed decisions, but the process of creating news isn't always transparent. In this session, journalists Brandon Pope of WBEZ Chicago and Molly Parker of Lee Enterprises will discuss how they build credibility and trust with the public and will describe the standards that guide their newsgathering. This session will pull the curtain back on the practice of quality, ethical journalism and its mission to inform us accurately. Brandon is an award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist, media critic and columnist, and host of the podcasts On The Block: Powered by Block Club Chicago on CW26 and the MAKING series from WBEZ and NPR. Molly, a ProPublica distinguished fellow, is an investigative reporter with Lee Enterprises' Public Service Team, where she works with regional reporters in 25 states to produce impactful, data-driven local journalism. April 19: Session 2 | Understanding news media bias People frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage, but what does this really mean? What makes a piece of news biased, and who decides? Journalist Amethyst J. Davis, founder of the Harvey World Herald, a hyperlocal, independent newsroom in Illinois, and Stephanie Casanova of Signal Cleveland, a nonprofit newsroom that fuses community building with local news reporting, join us to discuss how the journalistic standards we learned about in Session 1 can be applied to confront and avoid news bias. This session will empower you to evaluate the fairness, accuracy and objectivity of news coverage. Amethyst oversees growth and development, including outlining editorial trajectory and content, at the Harvey World Herald. A member of the community advisory board for Chicago Public Media, she is a Casey Fellow with the National Association of Black Journalists Black News & Views. Stephanie is the criminal justice reporter with Signal Cleveland and formerly covered criminal justice and breaking news at the Chicago Tribune. April 26: Session 3 | How fact-checking works Fact-checking organizations are taking up the charge to combat the spread of misinformation, debunking some of the most viral content springing up on social media. Fact-checkers Dan Evon of the News Literacy Project and Rafael Olavarría of Factchequeado will talk about their work and share skills that you can use to check the accuracy of information. Dan debunks viral rumors for NLP's RumorGuard™ platform, which empowers the public to push back against misinformation. Prior to joining NLP in 2022, Dan worked as a reporter for Snopes, the internet's oldest fact-checking site. Rafael, a Venezuelan immigrant who fled political persecution, began his journalism career as a producer and writer for CNN and won 11 Southeast Emmy Awards as a multimedia journalist with Univisión. We look forward to seeing you April 12! REGISTER HERE For a future founded on facts, The News Literacy Project P.S. If you miss one of the sessions, don't worry, we'll share recordings of all three.

Visit us at newslit.org, checkology.org, newslitnation.org and rumorguard.org. The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, is building a national movement to advance the practice of news literacy throughout American society, creating better informed, more engaged and more empowered individuals — and ultimately a stronger democracy. The News Literacy Project 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015

Webinar: "Executive Function Strategies for Creating Successful Students" - April 26, 2023

Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages over the past several years. Join Engaging Minds to learn more about executive function and the skills it encompasses and gain actionable strategies to use at home to help strengthen these important skills. In an ever-changing world where more is being asked of our students, this webinar will help parents and caregivers keep their students on a successful path for this school year and beyond.

Register for this virtual webinar ->   https://engagingmindsonline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MFzacLveSoCjQ1dBIwb4Ng

For more about Franklin SEPAC -> http://www.franklinsepac.org/

Webinar: "Executive Function Strategies for Creating Successful Students" - April 26, 2023

Register to Join Congressman Jim McGovern for a Progress report on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health (virtual meeting)

The Interfaith Council's Housing Assistance Program shares this invitation to a Zoom Progress Report on ending hunger in Massachusetts, March 17 at 1 PM. 

See the notice and letter from Sen. Jo Comerford, below. 

Contact her office for the links.

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CpY0UAAOuW_/

Contact information for Senator Comerford ->   https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JMC0

To register ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuaZ0TezniogCj540iYDmCBogsf40qsfsyRQ-HBKfslNFjkg/viewform 

Register to Join Congressman Jim McGovern for a Progress report on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health (virtual meeting)

Introducing MCAN's 2023 Legislative Priorities! Register to join the webinar Feb 8 at 5 PM

Introducing MCAN's 2023 Legislative Priorities! With the new legislative session well underway, we are excited to announce the Massachusetts Climate Action Network's 2023-2024 legislative priorities!  These priorities reflect legislative efforts that must be implemented for our state to advance a just fossil-fuel-free future for all. They include 15 bills that center around four critical areas of action: equitable building decarbonization; the reduction of embodied carbon in our buildings; equitable climate action in municipal utilities; and the advancement of energy and environmental justice. See MCAN's full list of legislative priorities here. Of our 15 legislative priorities, MCAN has identified four top priorities that are critical to building a healthy, resilient, equitable, green future for all. MCAN's Top Four Priorities HD.776/SD.500 - An Act Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund. Learn more here. HD.131/SD.151 - An Act Advancing Clean Energy, Equity, and Innovation within Municipal Utilities. Learn more here. HD.1033/SD.840 - An Act Incorporating Embodied Carbon into State Climate Policy. Learn more here. HD.4024/S.505 - An Act Relative to Energy Facilities Siting Improvement to Address Environmental Justice, Climate, and Public Health. Learn more here. Take action to support our legislative priorities by joining us tomorrow at 5:00 PM for MCAN's Valentine's Action for Critical Legislation. Find the details and RSVP using this link. While our Commonwealth has made critical progress to advance climate action, we know that we have a long way to go to meet our climate targets and equitably transition to clean energy.  Join us this legislative session in advancing our legislative priorities and working towards building a healthy, resilient, equitable, green future for all.  With Gratitude, Logan Malik Interim Executive Director Massachusetts Climate Action Network PS: Please consider donating to support MCAN's efforts to equitably decarbonize buildings across the Commonwealth and the communities served by municipal utilities.  You can donate here.  You can also send a check to MCAN: 1665 Commonwealth Ave, #9 Boston, MA 02135. All donations are tax-deductible.   Massachusetts Climate Action Network http://www.massclimateaction.org/ -=-=- Massachusetts Climate Action Network · 1665 Commonwealth Ave, #9, Boston, MA 02135, United States  -=-=- Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

You're Invited: Reaching Older Adults About Scams: Pass It On - Free Webinar - Thursday, Feb 2 at 11 AM EST

If you work with older adults, or if you are (or know someone) 65+, join this free, 30-minute webinar to learn how you can share a lifetime of experience and protect others from scams. The FTC will discuss its updated Pass It On materials, which give older adults a way to share what they know about everything from business impersonators to romance scams and identity theft. We'll share the updated website, discuss how you can get free materials for your group presentations, share ready-made presentations for each topic, and talk and hear about ideas for getting the word out in your community. This webinar is open to everyone, with a focus on libraries and community-based organizations. To join the webinar TOMORROW at 11:00 am EST: URL: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1610006275?pwd=ekJyQUdYcmI4Z2xqMS9QUUE1VXgwZz09 Webinar ID: 161 000 6275 Passcode: 0rY$JZ By phone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); +1 551 285 1373 US; 833 568 8864 US Toll-free Can't make tomorrow's webinar? We'll be offering other sessions throughout February and early March (see list below.)  Webinars in English February 2, 11 am EST February 8, 3 pm EST — Focus on aging service and community-based organizations February 15, 3 pm EST — Focus on law enforcement February 22, 3 pm EST March 1, 3 pm EST Webinars in Spanish February 15, 1 pm EST February 23, 2 pm EST March 1, 2 pm EST Thank You, FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education

The News Literacy Project: 2 webinars scheduled on Public trust & Misinformation

(1) Jan. 23, 6pm ET: We regret the error: Public trust & media accountability

Audience: All invited
In-person (@PressClubDC, D.C.)
🔗 to register: https://t.co/HAReDQwdpS

Newsroom leaders discuss past mistakes & what they've learned to build greater trust with their audiences https://t.co/er1meLeEbq

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/NewsLitProject/status/1615399445813944320

We regret the error: Public trust & media accountability

(2) Jan. 26, 2pm ET: Your brain & misinformation: Why people believe lies & conspiracy theories (@APA)

Audience: All invited
Virtual 🔗 https://t.co/aBNaAG1oO9

Untangle the threads in our heads & hearts that can cause us to accept & spread falsehoods even when we should know better https://t.co/qJLttRxB03

Your brain & misinformation: Why people believe lies & conspiracy theories