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We’re returning to City Hall.

This year, we’re making the case for the city to expand access to journalism education as part of new citywide graduation requirements.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 22
🕥 12:00 PM
📍New York City Hall
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Following our annual student-led press conference co-sponsored by the Office of Council Member Eric Dinowitz, we’re testifying at the City Council hearing on the new state mandate for Portrait of a Graduate. Students, educators, and supporters will share why an investment in journalism education must be a central part.

J-Day Prep Session:

Let’s get ready to make some noise! We’re gearing up for J-Day this Sunday, September 13 at 3:00PM, and we want everyone in the YJC community to join us. We’ll go over what to expect so you can feel ready to make the most impact. Be sure to RSVP for the location.

Your Next Steps:

Students: Sign-up for an absence note and come to the prep session to get ready together. At J-Day, you can testify at the hearing, cover the event for your school publication, or come out to support with your friends!

Educators: Bring your students on a field trip to one of the largest student days of action of the year. Use our toolkit for templates to talk to your principals and parents, and send your students to our prep session.

Reporters: Reach out to info@youthjournalismnyc.org to be added to our press list, receive our press release, and coordinate coverage.

Parents and community allies: Help us make some noise for our students and schools! Ahead of J-Day, come to our prep session to plug into volunteer roles and learn how to prep your own hearing testimony.