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Join the News Literacy Project (NLP), Richland School District Two, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio, and The Post and Courier for our FREE virtual, teacher-centered NewsLitCamp® featuring breakout sessions with Columbia area journalists. Open to educators in Columbia, S.C. Advance registration is required via Eventbrite for access.
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Friday, May 14 • 2:30pm - 3:20pm
Covering politics for a polarized public

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Despite living in a time when Americans are relying heavily on the media for information — about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, various statewide and national elections, and information about school and business re-openings — the public remains largely distrustful of the mass media. Other research shows that who you identify with politically might influence how you view news.

In a polarized environment, how do political journalists report with transparency and communicate with readers? Can we bridge the gap between the media and the public at large?

Here are a few links that will be discussed during the session:
Moderators
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Mike Webb

NLP SVP, Communications, The News Literacy Project
Mike Webb is NLP’s senior vice president of communications, responsible for maintaining and expanding our online presence, managing media and public relations, and supporting other NLP teams with their communications needs.Before joining NLP in July 2019, Mike served as a vice president... Read More →

Speakers
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Aimee Crouch

News director, South Carolina ETV
Crouch is South Carolina ETV’s (SCETV) News Director, where she produces “This Week in South Carolina.” She is the lead producer on all live political events, including political debates and election night coverage. She is a Charleston native and a graduate of Lander University... Read More →
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Gavin Jackson

Host and public affairs reporter, South Carolina ETV
Jackson graduated with a visual journalism degree from Kent State University in 2008 and has been in the news industry ever since. He has worked at newspapers in Ohio, Louisiana and, most recently, in South Carolina, at the Florence Morning News and the Charleston Post and Courier.Jackson’s... Read More →

Friday May 14, 2021 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Virtual
  Journalist-led

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