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District Fellowship Program - The News Literacy Project District Fellowship Program Funding and guidance for districtwide news literacy curriculum development and implementation. Educators and policymakers agree: students need help spotting credible information and avoiding false or misleading content online. Yet many schools don’t teach these skills.
The News Literacy Project’s District Fellowship gives districts the funding and expert guidance to change that. District leaders accepted into the fellowship will design and launch a news and media literacy program tailored to their schools’ needs. Over three years, fellows build a sustainable plan to equip every student with essential skills before graduation — and create a model that other districts can follow.
Our fellowship focuses on teaching news literacy through our five key learning outcomes. We offer professional learning, curriculum guidance and a strong educator community to help you meet the program’s goals and bring meaningful news literacy education to your schools. $30,000 (over three years) to help fund your work.
Free news literacy resources, advice and professional learning. Expert support from our team at every step. A nationwide network of passionate education leaders.
A leading role in preparing students for our digital world. An opportunity to shape news literacy education across your state. Hear from alumni fellows in Utah #image_title Watch the Video We give your team the tools, expertise and confidence to build innovative and sustainable news literacy programs.
During the fellowship, you will pursue three key objectives designed to support students in ways that positively shape their lives — both now and into adulthood. Become part of a movement. As part of a national cohort of district fellows, you’ll join a growing community of educators dedicated to teaching news and media literacy.
Amplify your district’s leadership in the field. You’ll emerge as a leader in news and media literacy education, with the opportunity to help shape this work at the local, state and national levels. Achieve long-term change that sticks with the next generation.
Your replicable plans and curriculums will inspire other educators, and you’ll have a lasting impact on how students learn news literacy. See how our fellows are having an impact in their districts.
District fellowship drives news literacy instruction at Colorado school Utah school district develops a model for news literacy professional training North Salem Central School District is pioneering student standards for news literacy Amid AI summaries and misinformation, Pittsburgh-area schools teach students to check their facts Each year, we select new participants who are ready to rethink how news literacy is taught and create positive and lasting impacts in their districts.
The program, now in its fourth year, comprises 28 districts (22 active and six alumni) in 15 states. Here’s what you can expect during your time as a district fellow: In the first year, you’ll design your program with guidance from our team of experienced educators. During year two, you’ll test the program in select classrooms and train colleagues in teaching news literacy.
In the third year, you’ll refine your program and expand it across your district. Senior Vice President of Social Impact Applying for a fellowship Eligible applicants include current public school district leaders, administrators or curriculum directors. Districts from all states are encouraged to apply.
Our next round of applications will open in March 2026. Questions? Contact Ebonee Otoo, NLP’s Senior Vice President of Social Impact.
“If this were in every classroom and every school in our state or in our country, it would literally change how our world goes around. The impact would be beyond significant.
” Gunnison Watershed School District, Colorado “The research and changes we have been able to implement would not have been possible without the support this program offers […] Being able to impact students and having the support of a larger organization has been an immense difference from other initiatives.
” Cornell School District, Pennsylvania “NLP and its donors have provided the means and resources that have made our goal of preserving democracy seem possible. ” Canyons School District, Utah
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Current public school district leaders, administrators, or curriculum directors from all states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 (over three years). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for News Literacy Project's District Fellowship Program are due December 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
News Literacy Project's District Fellowship Program is funded by The News Literacy Project. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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