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Beyond the Headlines: Challenging Incomplete Narratives

Learning objective

Examine how selective storytelling shapes perceptions of young people and expectations for their futures.

Before watching: What assumptions can a headline or short video clip invite us to make about a young person?

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Watch for

How restoring omitted context changes the meaning of the opening news story, and how the film distinguishes students from the systems surrounding them.

Reflect & apply

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1. What changes when the young person’s full aspiration is heard?

2. Where might incomplete information influence expectations or decisions in your setting?

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Apply it

Identify one process—such as a referral, student profile, or team discussion—where you could seek fuller context and include student voice.

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