Journalism meets urban education

Journalists in Schools is the first news network ever created to serve public high school students across a single city. Our newsrooms will be inside New York City public high schools.  Youth will drive the content.  They will be mentored by journalists and professionals in related fields.

Students will use all  forms of media.  They will cover their own schools and stories of interest to youth citywide.  Using the latest digital technology, teenagers in different schools can collect and share information about issues they have in common, as never before.  Our organization will encourage dialogue, informed by the serious journalism our students produce.  Journalists in Schools will partner with schools and manage the network.

Our chief goal is to build a stronger sense of community.  The new climate inside schools will inspire youth to become more engaged in their education and in civic and after-school activities.   Based on a successful pilot program, we believe that we will help boost literacy skills and discourage some at-risk youth from dropping out.  The project also has an important role to play in securing a healthier future for quality journalism.  We expect to become a national model.

Mentors are working already in two schools in Manhattan.   A recent grant from Exploring the Arts will support a photography residency this winter and spring.  We seek donations, in any amount, to launch the larger network.  Please help.

Journalists in Schools is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.