Shattered Glass

Journalism 1

Today began our discussion and lessons on journalism ethics. I have students read “Hacked Heaven” from The New Republic. This is the piece Stephen Glass fabricated in 1998. It’s also the article the movie “Shattered Glass” is based around. Then we watch the movie.

Behind the Scenes

During my conference period, I made a graphic to post and share for parents about our upcoming photo day. I never want the parent phone call, “you didn’t tell anyone.”

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