Equal opportunities, but unequal benefits? The Kalamazoo College Free-College Program has been criticised for being unfair to boys and men. The program was started in 2013 by an anonymous donor who wanted to provide free education to all students. There are many male benefactors and supporters, but men aren’t getting the same benefits as their female counterparts. By creating and implementing social programs more favourable to girls and women, including specific student mentoring, school choice programs, and income boost programs, boys receive less attention and motivation. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
