In this episode, Winston, Rena, and Paul discuss the importance of authentic learning. They break down what authentic learning is while providing specific examples of it in action from their experiences as students, teachers, and professional learning facilitators. Through this conversation, you’ll discover common attributes that make authentic learning powerful and actionable in any context. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

In today’s episode, we'll explore three ways to level up your understanding and use of artificial intelligence. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.

What do teens really think about the news, and how prepared are they to navigate today’s complex information landscape? We explore these questions in this episode of Unpacking Education, as we’re joined by Kim Bowman and Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project (NLP), a nonpartisan nonprofit. Kim and Peter share the results of their national study, News Literacy in America: A Survey of Teen Information Attitudes, Habits and Skills (2024), with insights from over 1,100 teens. The data reveals both a significant gap in media literacy instruction and a powerful call to action: 94% of teens believe media literacy should be a required part of school.

Our conversation digs into what students are seeing in their feeds—from conspiracy theories to sponsored content—and how well they’re able to distinguish between reliable journalism and misinformation. Kim and Peter break down five key standards for news literacy, discuss how even small doses of instruction can boost trust and civic engagement, and offer actionable strategies to help educators integrate these critical skills across content areas. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.