New Jersey Schools To Teach Children How To Avoid ‘Disinformation’ In The Name Of ‘Democracy,’ ‘Civic Discourse’

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signed “information literacy” law this week that mandations schools teach K-12 Students learn how to identify “disinformation” In the name of protecting “democracy.”

The Signed bill Murphy On WednesdayWas? sponsored Both Republicans Democrats In the legislature earlier in the year. 

“Our democracy remains under sustained attack through the proliferation of disinformation that is eroding the role of truth in our political and civic discourse,” Murphy said In a statement “It is our responsibility to ensure our nation’s future leaders are equipped with the tools necessary to identify fact from fiction.”

The Directs, bill, S588, New Jersey’s Department Of Education To establish standards for school districts that teach. “information literacy” Critical thinking and empathy. “Information literacy is more important now than ever before, especially with the growing prevalence of social media and online news,” Acting Commissioner Of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan.

The Both voted in favor of the bill. Democrats Republicans. 

“Teaching children about information literacy will help them to weigh the flood of news, opinion, and social media they are exposed to both online and off,” State Sen. Michael Testa, Republican Sponsor of the legislation “This law isn’t about teaching kids that any specific idea is true or false, rather it’s about helping them learn how to research, evaluate, and understand the information they are presented for themselves.”  

Democratic State Sen. Shirley Turner The bill was linked to the riot in WashingtonWashington, D.C. January 6, 2021. “This signing feels especially timely as we approach the second anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. It is incredibly important that our children are taught how to discern reliable sources and recognize false information,” She claimed. 

The Curriculum will include information about “critical thinking and using information resources,” “the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions,” “the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.” 

Murphy The legislation was hailed as the first state legislation to deal with the topic. “information literacy.” According to the group Media Literacy NowOther states have also tried to integrate media literacy into their school curriculums. 

 He It was also linked to his “Disinformation Portal” This was launched via the New Jersey Office Of Homeland Security Preparedness.

At The portal, resources Learn more “disinformation hampers efforts to curb monkeypox,” “anti-government disinformation targets law enforcement,” “domestic extremists promote violence to oppose elections,” “domestic extremists exploit war in Ukraine.”