The press and investigative writing and reporting, as well as the study of Journalism.
Budding journalists are encouraged to think beyond the classroom and follow their curiosity in a city brimming with stories. The New York Times Summer Academy offers two-week courses where students learn core journalism skills. Whether they’re drawn to media, culture, sports, fashion, business, or law, they’ll investigate the forces shaping these fields with the guidance of seasoned journalists, editors, and media professionals.
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is calling for entries in its annual REALM program, which publicly recognizes excellent literary magazines produced by students with the support of their teachers. The REALM Award is intended to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that celebrate the art and craft of writing.
What’s going on in this picture? What do you see that makes you say that? What more can you find?
These are the three simple yet thought-provoking questions that The New York Times Learning Network asks students every week during the school year in “What’s Going On in This Picture?”
From storytelling and poetry to essays and creative projects, Junior Writers inspires young minds to express their thoughts, ideas, and stories through the power of words. Quarterly writing contests provide budding authors a platform to showcase their talent, gain recognition, and earn rewards.
With a rise in misinformation, AI-generated content, and cynicism toward the press, the nonpartisan, nonprofit News Literacy Project aims to equip youth with the ability to critically examine the information available, especially online. Organizing National News Literacy Week, February 3–7, is among the nonprofit’s many methods to achieve its mission.
A nonprofit dedicated to developing teenagers’ writing and critical thinking skills, Write the World empowers young writers to become global citizens and succeed in school, career, and life.
The National Geographic Photo Ark uses the power of photography to teach people of all ages about our planet’s amazing diversity and foster a real human connection to Earth’s animals.
Topical Talk is a program from The Economist Educational Foundation that supports weekly classroom discussions about the news while helping students develop essential critical thinking and communication skills along with media literacy and civic education. The program has three components: Resources, Festivals, and Prizes.
The Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Award is designed to encourage all schools to develop literary magazines that exemplify and celebrate the art and craft of writing.
Frontiers for Young Minds publishes articles that either describe new research on the cutting edge (New Discovery) or explain a key idea that is fundamental for understanding a scientific field (Core Concept). Articles cross all subject areas in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine).