News
Information and Media Toolkit
2/12/2026
Governor Josh Shapiro charged the Department of Education and our Office of Commonwealth Libraries with developing resources to help schools incorporate information literacy into all aspects of learning so that our youngest Pennsylvanians have the skills to navigate the world around them.
As more Pennsylvanians turn to digital sources for news and information, it’s more important than ever that students be equipped with the skills to discern between fact and fiction online. Information literacy is a vital component of the high-quality academic standards taught across the Commonwealth.
These new resources will not replace those standards. Rather, we will provide tools that schools can use to enhance existing lessons and empower the next generation of Pennsylvanians.
Access the toolkit at Information and Media Toolkit.
The toolkit includes:
- Overview/Rationale
- National Events
- Commonwealth Resources
- Organizations/Online Communities
- Guides/Manuals/Toolkits
- Digital Citizenship Resources
- Fact-Checking Tools
- Educator Resources
- Navigating Online Challenges
- Family Resources
- Key Terminology
