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Hundreds rally at City Hall after DOE releases first report on journalism programs
Day of action marks launch of new journalism courses in 30 high schools across NYC’s five boroughs, part of Youth Journalism Coalition’s citywide effort to expand journalism education
Advocacy Groups Fight for Student Journalism
In this three-part series, Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part three explores how journalists and advocates continue to fight for student journalism.
NYC Council Education Committee to address journalism access in public schools
NYC Youth Journalism Coalition student leaders prepare to testify at December 4 hearing.
New York City Council Wants Student Newspapers in Every High School
The New York City Council on Thursday directed the city’s Department of Education to take steps to ensure that there is a student newspaper in every public high school.
The NYC Youth Journalism Coalition Is Making Journalism More Accessible
This op-ed talks about one organization's efforts to make journalism careers possible for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Students demand more access to journalism at NYC public schools
Student journalism opportunities at New York City’s public schools tend to be limited to whiter and more affluent schools – and a group of kids wants to change that.
City’s Student Journalists Press for More School Newspapers
Dozens of young New Yorkers gathered at City Hall Thursday calling for the city to expand support for journalism programs and student newspapers at its schools, the majority of which lack such initiatives.