As a team of passionate educators and journalists, we believe that journalism is a uniquely powerful tool to promote the knowledge, mindset and competencies demanded by global citizenship.
Thinking like a journalist means being curious, asking questions, thinking critically, querying sources and being alert to bias or distortion. It means digging deep into issues, understanding context, seeking connections, linking the local to the global. It means having empathy for your subject while maintaining objectivity and balance.
We teach these skills and take students through the editorial steps to produce their own multimedia output. This deepens their knowledge of global issues, hones their communication abilities and helps them find a voice and media identity as they think about the audience and the potential real-world impact of their published story.
As a committedly global organization, we know bringing people together across borders to collaborate and exchange has unmatched potential to open minds to new ways of thinking and being.
Our cross-border student collaborations help young people appreciate different perspectives and understand global issues from the viewpoint of other cultures and different lived experiences. It enables them to develop their skills of communication and empathy as they work together to overcome misunderstandings and find solutions. It increases their appreciation of diversity and gives them a deeper understanding of the shared values that link us all.
Young people rarely have the chance to learn directly from industry and field experts in their day-to-day high school learning. One of the unique features of News Decoder’s educational approach is the opportunity we give young people to interact with professionals; from the experienced journalists who deliver our journalism skills training to the panels of specialist speakers who participate in our global webinar series.
Through interaction and debate, young people build confidence and capacity in their communication, reflection and critical thinking while deepening their knowledge of global issues. In addition, our award-winning news service helps young people learn about complex topics decoded for a youth audience by highly experienced correspondents.