Fake news, fake truth: A new purpose for public schooling

Stephen P. Heyneman

International Journal of Educational Development, 2021, vol. 87, issue C

Abstract: The world is adversely affected by the plethora of easily available fake and misleading information. Public schools are established to help generate responsible citizens.Public schools may have a role to play in addressing the fake news, fake truth problem.

Keywords: Education policy; Examination and standardized testing; Social policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102496

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