How to Help Kids Develop ‘News Literacy’ Skills

Helping kids develop their news literacy skills has become more important than ever—and teaching kids only to identify fake news isn’t enough. To develop true news literacy, kids have to learn deeper strategies than simple fact-checking; they also have to consider how the news is gathered and presented.

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker

Doritos Powder is the spice blend you’ll sprinkle on everything

Let us begin from a place of appreciating the marvel that is a Dorito: crispy, crunchy, salty corn chips that deliver a powerful punch of flavor. I, personally, am still offended that they changed the shape to the rounded corners. I miss those sharp pointy true triangles, but it’s a minor thing.

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Author: Stacey Ballis on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

Learn and Practice SQL With This Game

Ever tried to learn SQL, the query language that lets you poke at the innards of databases? Most tutorials start by having you create your own database, fill it with nonsense, and then run queries that will make your eyes glaze over (hooray, we can simulate the accounting department for a widget factory). The Knight…

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Author: Beth Skwarecki