News Literacy Institute for High School Teachers
at Stony Brook University

A complete application must include:

A comprehensive CV with a list of subjects taught over the last three years.

A letter from a superintendent of schools or principal stating the interest of your school district to develop a course in News Literacy involving that educator.

A 400-word statement explaining why you are interested in teaching News Literacy. Cite data or anecdote(s) you believe illustrate the need for new civic skills in the Digital Age. Describe the contributions you can make as a participant in the Summer Institute?

The completed questionnaire below.

Please print clearly

NAME ____________________________________ DATE ______________

HIGH SCHOOL /MIDDLE SCHOOL AFFILIATION __________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS __________________________

PHONE(S) _____________________________

MAILING ADDRESS __________________________________

__________________________________

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Please answer the following questions:

A. Will you be applying for in-house or graduate credits?




B. How did you first hear of the News Literacy Summer Institute for High School Teachers?




C. Summarize your news consumption habits: Source(s); frequency of use; degree to which you trust each one; subjects you gravitate to.




D. Describe your student body’s mode and degree of political or civic engagement.




E. Of all the changes to society wrought by the Internet, which gives you the most hope?




F. Of all the changes to society wrought by the Internet, which is the most worrisome to you?


APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2010
Please return to:
Center for News Literacy
Melville Library N4029
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3384

Application may also be downloaded here.

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For more information on the center’s activities, please contact:
Liz Farley
Stony Brook University
N4029 Melville Library
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3384
(631) 632-7637
(631) 632-7682 fax
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