In the words of David LaGarde, “I’d rather watch @SchittsCreek than be reminded that I’m up it.” So that’s what we did last night. This morning, I’m reading transcripts alongside fact checking analysis. This approach actually makes me feel better informed, because I’m one...

degree removed from the emotional triggers embedded in last night’s sound bites. #Informationliteracy and #SocialEmotionalLearning are inextricably linked. Taking control of the format through which, when, and how socially we consume information are skills that not only help...

us parse credibility and make better decisions, but they also protect us from the emotional toll that the constant bombardment of mis,dis and mal information takes on us. Hate and hopelessness are not productive, healthy emotions. And while disconnecting from the news and, as..

a result, making uninformed decisions is not antidote to those feelings, taking control of how we interact with information can lead to much healthier feelings of empowerment and hope. Hang in there, y’all. #factVSfiction