NLP Educator Booklet - Flipbook - Page 9
Standards based
Quick facts
Checkology aligns with Common Core
State Standards for English language
arts, AASL Standards Framework for
Learners, the NGSS and ISTE student
standards, and the C3 Framework.
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Used by students in grades 5-12+.
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Browser-based; no need
for special software.
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Tablet-friendly.
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Integrates engaging, real-world
examples featuring relevant
news and information.
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Connects students with
journalists in the 昀椀eld.
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Experts in journalism and digital media
lead the learning in each lesson.
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Formative assessments
included with each lesson.
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Tutorials, challenges and other
activities give students a chance to
practice skills developed in lessons.
By the numbers
Since Checkology was launched in 2016,
almost 50,000 teachers in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia and four U.S. territories
have registered on the platform, and more
than 525,000 students have used it.
Students tell us that
Checkology builds
con昀椀dence and
civic engagement.
“I turned 18 at the beginning
of the school year, and I did
vote for the 昀椀rst time. That was
exciting because now I feel like
my voice can be heard.”
— Ana Sesma, former Checkology student
Classroom Resources
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