War reporting: is it beneficial?

In 2022, war replaced disease as the topic people wanted the most news about.  But what challenges do journalists face? What's the best way to report about wars? And why is it sometimes difficult for news consumers to find reliable information?

Published 20 February 2023

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This fully-resourced set of lessons takes students on a journey to explore war reporting and the role of journalists during wartime. In this Special Edition, students will build their knowledge to make informed opinions about war reporting in sessions 1 to 4, before planning their Standpoints (their final say) in lessons 5 and 6. 

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