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National News Literacy Week 2026 focuses on rebuilding trust in the age of AI

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  • The seventh annual National News Literacy Week is scheduled for Feb. 2–6, 2026, to help teens distinguish accurate information from AI-generated content.
  • The event is presented by the News Literacy Project, The E.W. Scripps Company, USA TODAY, & the USA TODAY Network.
  • The initiative provides educators with free tools to teach students how to evaluate the reliability, accuracy, & fairness of news.
  • A recent study found 84% of U.S. teens hold negative views of the press, often citing deception or inaccuracy.
  • Charles Salter, president & CEO of the News Literacy Project, emphasized the need for Gen Z & Gen Alpha to navigate viral rumors & AI-generated misinformation.
  • Adam Symson, Scripps president & CEO, stated the event aims to equip the next generation to separate fact from falsehoods in a complex information environment.
  • Research indicates students who learn news literacy skills report higher trust in the press & are more likely to consume news.
  • Michael Anastasi, senior vice president of local news for USA TODAY Network, highlighted the critical role of local journalism in combating AI-generated falsehoods.
  • The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to ensure news literacy instruction reaches students in all 50 states before high school graduation.
  • The E.W. Scripps Company operates over 60 stations in 40+ markets & owns national outlets including Scripps News & Court TV.
  • USA TODAY Co. operates the USA TODAY Network, which engages approximately 140 million monthly unique visitors across 200+ local U.S. markets.