Our Purpose
Formative Youth Journalism Initiative helps bridge the funding and resource shortages of established student newsrooms. More broadly, our mission is to spark a passion for literature and writing, ensuring that every young mind, regardless of age, has the opportunity to amplify their voice within their community.
Our mission is to spark a passion for literature and writing within the hearts of middle school students, ensuring that every young mind, regardless of age, has the opportunity to amplify their voice within their community.
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What is youth journalism?
Young people are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful change in their communities. Whether through widespread institutional involvement or individual initiative, society better responds to an issue when youth pioneer change in issues they care about.
Journalism is:
- Leadership and collaboration with peers and community leaders
- Strong communication and interviewing skills
- Writing and comprehension of real-world happenings
Journalism Curriculum Building
5 presentations constitute the FYJI media literacy curriculum with skills and notes that we think every student should know.