South Australia is leading the nation by launching a $2.6 million media literacy program in every primary school, teaching kids from third to sixth grade to spot fake news, scams, and digital tricks with the simple mantra: stop, think, and check. Developed with Google and already used in thousands of classrooms, the Newshounds program equips young learners with critical thinking skills to navigate today’s complex digital world — including understanding bias, trustworthy sources, and even deepfakes. Schools report students become smarter media consumers and stronger digital citizens, proving early education in media literacy is as vital as reading and writing in our online age.
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