NYC Youth Journalism Coalition

We’re thrilled to announce the 30 schools selected for #J4A! They will receive comprehensive support to build and sustain journalism programs. Learn more about the inaugural cohort that represents our city across five boroughs: youthjournalismnyc.org/meet-…

The launch of Journalism for All was covered in the @NYTimes last week! 🗞️ We’re proud of our students and partners who continue to come together to increase access to early, high-quality journalism experiences. Thank you @ClaireMFahy for sharing our story nytimes.com/2024/09/26/nyreg…

📢 Do you wish your high school offered a journalism course? Apps are open for the Journalism for All cohort! Selected @NYCSchools will offer a journalism elective next fall with a curriculum from @newmarkjschool experts, startup funds, and more: youthjournalismnyc.org/all

Thank you CM @KevinCRiley for your continued support of student journalism! From showing up at our student rally to supporting Res. 0372, you've been here for it all. #Gratitude #nyc #studentjournalism #youthvoice

@CMMercedesCD46 has been with us every step of the way from our student rally on the steps of City Hall to supporting our legislation. Thank you CM Narcisse for being champion of student voice! #nyc #studentjournalism #youthvoice

From showing up to support our students at J-Day to co-sponsoring Res.. 0372, @CMFarahLouis has been with the student journalism movement since the beginning! Thank you CM Louis for your support. #NYC #youthjournalism #studentjournalism #youthvoice

Today, we celebrate two student voice champions' birthdays: to Council Members @RitaJosephNYC and @tiffany_caban, thank you so much for your support of the youth journalism movement. Happy birthday! 🎂#youthjournalism #nyc #studentvoice #hbd

Our next Council Member shout-out is for @CMBrooksPowers! From meeting student leaders to supporting the resolution to joining us at the Paley Center for J-Night, thank you for being one of the strongest voices for student voice and youth journalism equity in the Council. #nyc

Our first Council-Member shout-out is Ed Committee Chair @CMRitaJoseph, a champion of youth voice who spoke at J-Night and also introduced Resolution 0372 into the committee. Thank you CM Joseph for your support of the youth journalism movement! #nyc #youthvoice #studentvoice

Next week, we'll be releasing our YJC Student Voice Champions highlight series thanking City Council members who have supported Resolution 0375, which calls on the DoE to support a journalism program at every high school in the city. Stay tuned for more updates! #nyc #journalism

Wrapping up our Heard @ J-Night series is WNYC and Gothamist editor @J__Velasquez, the host of our panel at J-Night and who gave the advice below to student journalists in NYC. We want to hear from you: do you have any advice from student journalists? #youthjournalism #nyc

This Wednesday, read journalism expert, advocate, and student ally Katina Paron's reflections on the benefits of student journalism and how it helps prepare students for their futures! #studentjournalism #nyc #youthjournalism

In June, SJAG leader and student journalist Liza introduced Journalism for All to the public. Read her statement below on the importance of this initiative in providing journalism access for NYC students and visit our website to learn more! #studentjournalism #nyc

SJAG graduate and Syracuse-bound Derry's reflections on her YJC journey have led her to advocacy. Contact us to learn more about what we do to expand journalism access for students like Derry and the work she's done to pave the way for others! #youthjournalism #nyc

In June, SJAG student leader Camila gave opening remarks for J-Night at the Paley Center on this year’s advocacy and the power of student leadership. Read her empowering message below and visit our website for a full recap of the event! #yjc #youthjournalism #jnight

Our next Heard @ J-Night quote comes from SJAG student leader and Pace High School journalist Katelynn! Her remarks are from our panel discussion and her advice to other student journalists out there. #nyc #studentjournalism #youthvoice #jnight

Bringing this back to your feed for #ThrowbackThursday ! #studentjournalism

Highlighting the powerful reflections of our speakers at J-Night, this #Wednesday 's speaker is Fredlove! As an SJAG leader of the coalition and a Bell program alum, she's learned lots about finding ways forward. #jnight #youthjournalism #youthvoice #nyc

Thank you to @CMBrooksPowers for supporting youth journalism in NYC! Read her powerful quote here on the City's responsibility to make sure that media careers are accessible to all. #youthjournalism #nycstudents #youthvoice #media

Our next quote from Heard @ J-Night to keep the momentum for student journalism going is from our day 1 City Hall supporter, @RitaJosephNYC ! Thank you CM Joseph for your support of the youth journalism movement. #nyc #journalism #youthvoice #studentjournalism