Why Youth Media

The PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) connects students with a network of public broadcasting mentors and an innovative journalism curriculum to develop digital media, critical thinking, and communication skills while producing original news reports.

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From the Reporting Labs

What is a school board?

Little Rock Central High School
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On Our Minds EXTRA: Coping with anxiety

Venice High School
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What is the American Rescue Plan and how will it make schools better after the pandemic?

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How sitting all day can lead to some serious health issues

Maui High School
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SRL Academy 2021 | Hyper Tuff Dragons: POC students, Hoover Dam, procrastination, cultural identity

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On Our Minds EXTRA: How a Vietnam vet found a career helping others

Fayette Institute of Technology
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Upcoming Prompts

On Our Minds: Season 2
March, 2022
Pop Culture That Made Me Feel Seen
December, 2021
Education’s Big Debates
November, 2021
TikTok’s “Devious Licks”
October, 2021

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Impact

“So much of what is accomplished in my classroom is thanks to the lessons you and SRL have taught me.”

Jean Biebel
Wauwatosa, WI

“I still have to pinch myself when I think of how I fell into this program. This is the most engaging educational program in the country. What else gives students a chance to research, collaborate, problem solve, create, write, speak, all for an authentic audience of the highest caliber?”

Michael Conard
Detroit, MI

“I was totally bowled over. I was also, admittedly, overwhelmed a little by the challenges ahead–but only in a way that inspired me to want to meet those challenges. I really can’t say enough good things about this training and program.”