Much-needed funding for local news. #journalism nytimes.com/2023/09/07/bus…

CORRECTION: Get ready to PAW-TAY! 🐾We’re throwing Panda Palooza: A Giant Farewell to cele-bear-ate our giant pandas, sponsored in part by The Boeing Company. Visit the Zoo between Sat. Sept. 23 & Sun. Oct. 1 for daily events and family friendly activities by entertainment partner @EventsDC

In partnership with AMC Theatres, we're inviting individuals from all corners of the country to take part and reflect on the art teachers who left a mark on your life—whether it was in school, during extracurricular activities, or within your community.

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“Fear doesn’t motivate people toward sustainable action,” Ms. Gatheru said. “Providing solutions in the midst of discussion of a problem helps get people engaged.” -Wanjiku Gatheru of Black Girl Environmentalist #ClimateSolutions #GenZ #GenAlpha nytimes.com/2023/08/19/cli…

Teachers, the National Association of Media Literacy Education would like to hear from you in this short survey. #MediaLiteracy

Attention, bookworms! 🪱📚🪱📚🪱📚 The National Book Festival is almost here! Join us for a day of bookish camaraderie, activities, author talks & signings. go.loc.gov/PBci50Pfk47 #NatBookFest

'More than ever, developing media literacy and critical-thinking skills that can help citizens assess the credibility and validity of online information sources has become a critical challenge.' Scientific American ow.ly/ZCEf50PvgNb

Tony Bennett was a joyful entertainer with a timeless voice & enduring charm. When he won the #GershwinPrize , he said he was honored because the Gershwins 'created some of our most beautiful music.' The same will be said of him. May he rest in peace. go.loc.gov/OACH50PiBsO

Time to plan your #NatBookFest day! The full schedule of author presentations and book signings for the 2023 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 12, is live.
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What makes a great features story? Join us Tuesday as we talk with two writers who define our craft, Eli Saslow and Lane DeGregory—Pulitzer classes of 2023 and 2009, respectively 👑👑. Bring questions!

2pm ET June 27. Details👇🏼

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And our news story: washingtonpost.com/media/2023/06/…

Applications for 2023 Walter Grants are OPEN! These grants are for diverse, unpublished creators and award $2000 to each recipient. This year we have:

✨ 5 general grants
✨ 2 trans creator grants
✨ 1 disabled writer grant

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Good to see ⁦Arlington Soccer⁩ listening to girls/young women and eliminating white shorts. Why would any team want its uniform to cause players to worry? #soccer #WomensSports wtop.com/arlington/2023…

A terrific opportunity for book lovers of all ages in the DMV. #books #kidlit #kids

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If your students or kids are wondering why the U.S. Constitution protects the media, here’s a piece KidsPost published on James Madison. #WorldPressFreedomDay #Journalism wapo.st/3p9qgNx

The criminalization of journalism is a growing problem around the world. Let's use this #WorldPressFreedomDay to speak up and stand firm in the belief that a free press is crucial for the foundation of healthy societies.

#FreeThePress #WPFD 2023 #WPFD