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Media Literacy

Media literacy skills are critical for civic participation and engagement in our fast paced, digital world. Along with our established research skills progression, we are expanding our instructional strategies to build the skills students need for engaging with news, social, and a range of media now and in the future.

Social Studies teachers have been reading, Verified, and engaging in professional learning and discussion about the book.

Our district also subscribes to Newsela, which offers media literacy resources for our classrooms using adaptable, grade-level appropriate articles from a wide range of news media outlets.

Verified book cover

 

The SIFT Method infographic

 

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Westport Public Schools (WPS) was recently acknowledged for its innovative approach to addressing the needs of students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, at the National Dyslexia Conference in Dallas, TX. Highlighting its commitment to supporting all learners, WPS was recognized as a model district for inclusive education during a session on evidence-based literacy instruction where its collaboration with the Southport CoLab was showcased.

Read More about Westport Public Schools and Southport CoLab Collaboration Showcased at National Conference for Excellence in Inclusive Education

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