Journalism for All
We’re bringing journalism education to every NYC public high school—
starting with 30 schools in 2025.
The Time is Now
Journalism for All is the Youth Journalism Coalition’s initiative to revitalize journalism education in New York City public schools. By increasing access to early, high-quality journalism experiences, Journalism for All will expand students’ career opportunities, grow their representation in newsrooms and media coverage, and strengthen our democracy.
With support from YJC partners and some of the brightest minds in media, the first cohort of 30 schools will play a foundational role in our mission. Together, we’ll be creating a sustainable, replicable model that will impact students across the city and, ultimately, the nation.
In the News
The Program
Our pilot schools are offering a new journalism course, creating a student publication, and receiving an adaptable journalism education framework, including:
Advanced professional development and teacher coaching
Comprehensive curricula and instructional materials
Start-up funding and in-kind services to launch and sustain student publications
Summer student internships at local newsrooms
Pilot Timeline
Summer 2025
Teachers complete a week-long summer training with CUNY Newmark J-School
2025-26
Schools launch new elective journalism courses & student publications while receiving ongoing professional development
2026-28
Schools receive funding and in-kind services to sustain and grow their programs, and placements for select students in newsroom internships
Partner with Us
Does your organization or newsroom want to support the next generation of journalists?
Become a Journalism for All service provider or internship host to help empower high school student journalists across New York City. Reach out to us to learn how you can support students inside and outside of the classroom.
Ready to join the movement?
Contact us at info@youthjournalismnyc.org.
YJC students meeting with members of the Headway team at The New York Times in Spring 2024.
Supporters
The Journalism for All initiative is made possible by generous support from the following partners:
The Charles H. Revson Foundation
The D J McManus Foundation
The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation
The Pinkerton Foundation
The Solon E. Summerfield Foundation
We are actively fundraising to support the full implementation of the three-year initiative. You can make a one-time or recurring donation here.
If you’d like to make a large gift, grant, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email info@youthjournalismnyc.org.