Eddy's Good News: Kids in school taught to spot misinformation and rise of refill shops

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19 Aug 2024, 15:40

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Monday 19th August 2024

Because of those hateful, misinformation fuelled violent, far-right riots across the UK. Now, children in England are going to be taught how to spot misinformation as part of a planned overhaul of the school curriculum, announced by education secretary Bridget Phillipson. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will decide how they go forward.

“It’s more important than ever that we give young people the knowledge and skills to be able to challenge what they see online,” She told the press. “Our curriculum review will develop plans to embed critical skills in lessons to arm our children against the disinformation, fake news and putrid conspiracy theories awash on social media.”

Responding to the plans, Dawn Alford, executive director of the Society of Editors, said: “The recent far-right riots across the UK have, once again, shone a light on the dangers and damage that can be caused by fake news and misinformation online. We welcome the government’s recognition of the need for urgent action in this area.”

Media literacy already features on the Finnish curriculum, which teaches children how to identify propaganda and fake news.

Via: goodnewsnetworks.org

The rise of refill shops has been one notable success for the UK’s otherwise ailing high streets – and now the concept is going mainstream.

This week, Ocado Retail became the first major supermarket to pilot a reusable packaging scheme for online deliveries. Pasta, rice and washing liquid will be among the products initially offered in refillable vessels at no extra cost to customers.

The pilot is a response to an Ocado survey of more than 2,000 customers. It found that 72% were concerned about the amount of waste generated by their grocery shop.

“Most people understand the [refill] concept and know it works in a physical store, but this trial brings the solution straight to customers’ doors,” said Simon Hinks, Ocado’s product director. “Our customers are already used to giving their bags back to our drivers for recycling – so this is a really sensible next step for us to help our customers reduce single-use plastic.”

Via: goodnewsnetwork.org