News you trust

It's time to decode the news!

This Headline lesson is part of the Leadership for Change Prize 2025. In this starter lesson, explore the skills that journalists and leaders use to create trustworthy news.

This resource works as a stand-alone lesson. Try it with your students and see if you'd like to download the whole curriculum.

About the Leadership for Change Prize 2025

Leadership for Change is an educational programme from The Economist Educational Foundation, in partnership with Rolex. Through six one-hour lessons, students develop the tools and knowledge to lead change in their communities.

Students can enter their own "Projects for Change" into our global competition. Three projects will receive funding and mentorship to make them a reality.