Canvas hacks!

Students, Sleep, and School Start Times

This week's headline from Chalkbeat: "Teens are sleeping less than ever. Experts say schools can help by pushing back start times." [https://www.chalkbeat.org/2026/05/20/later-school-start-times-could-help-teen-sleep-and-health/] Most students won't say no to sleeping in; however, there are more factors at play when it comes to when the school day starts. Don't miss this great opportunity for group and class discussion! Learn more at journalisticlearning.org [journalisticlearning.org]

Meteorologists still using colored pencils in the age of AI

This week's headline from the New York Times: "When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils" [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/weather/nws-storm-prediction-center-maps-forecast.html?unlocked_article_code=1.jlA.xz1y.ohJXAP3hDzbc&smid=nytcore-ios-share] Here's a great real-world example of professionals utilizing old-school analog tactics combined with modern technology. Learn more at journalisticlearning.org [journalsiticlearning.org].

Canvas hacks!

This week's headline from AP: "Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools" [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/4wrishv69zOq4RMhqz5tA2/home] This week we're diving into the chaos hackers unleashed when they infiltrated the system that educators and students rely on around the globe! Learn more at journalisticlearning.org

Teens get news from socials but remain skeptical

Headline from AP News: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical [https://apnews.com/article/poll-social-media-politics-teenagers-influencers-ai-1d610a09ca6f929c53351c4522d67f14] journalisticlearning.org

College connections look different nowadays

This week's headline from CNN: "A new source of social anxiety for high school seniors: The rise of incoming class Instagram pages" [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/26/health/making-college-friends-online-wellness] Learn more at journalisticlearning.org [https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/26/health/making-college-friends-online-wellness]