Alongside the rise of political violence and tense social discourse, many observers point to the rise of misinformation and disinformation on the internet, the use of “rage-baiting” algorithms and the proliferation of media created using artificial intelligence.

Learning how to navigate the content available is a Herculean task for most adults still grappling with the breakneck cultural shifts fostered by the internet. For students, Pennsylvania educators say it’s imperative.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Acting Education Secretary Carrie Rowe joined lawmakers at Middletown Area High School in Dauphin County, on Tuesday to have frank discussions with students about information literacy and the challenges that face them in the age of social media.

“I believe deeply that the power of knowledge co

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