Winning stories celebrate students’ perspectives on education in their communities Arlington, Va.— Six projects by teens from across the United States won the 2022 Student Journalism Challenge, a national contest for teens to report stories from their communities. The theme was “My Education,… Read More
By Ryan Mercado Students from across the country will spend an all-expenses paid week producing stories with the SRL team this summer — will you be one of them? PBS NewHour Student Reporting Labs is excited to announce that the 2023 Student Academy is June… Read More
Ready to do something fun this summer? And build your production skills, make new friends, and learn from SRL staff and station partners? Whether you’re in high school, graduating, or an educator, SRL has an in-person training opportunity for you! Read more and apply — don’t miss your chance! 2023… Read More
Arlington, Va.—PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is pleased to announce members of its first-ever Student Advisory Team, a select group of students to guide SRL’s editorial and content production strategy during the 2022-23 school year. The Student Advisory Team is a dedicated… Read More
Arlington, Va.—Following the success of seasons 1 and 2 of On Our Minds, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) is pleased to announce the production of season 3 of the award-winning podcast, with the debut of new teen hosts Ashley He and Tyler Pullum. Read More
By Ryan Mercado & Abrahim Karzai As campaigns winded down and the nation prepared for the 2022 midterm elections, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) hosted We the Young People: Moments of Truth. The half-hour special focused on students and their families… Read More
By Christine Zirneklis, SRL Senior Collaborations Project Manager This year’s Gwen Ifill Legacy Fellows covered important stories in their communities and refined their reporting skills at PBS stations around the country this summer. Fellows include Tiffany Davis at… Read More
Arlington, Va.—Student Reporting Labs (SRL), a youth media initiative of the PBS NewsHour, today launched Moments of Truth, an all-new digital series exploring misinformation and showcasing intergenerational conversations about facts, information, and truth. The first two episodes showcase young people talking with… Read More
Arlington, Va.—Student Reporting Labs (SRL), an education program of WETA and the PBS NewsHour, is pleased to announce its first Student Journalism Challenge. Students aged 13 to 18 years old from across the United States are invited to contribute written,… Read More
Written by Beyza Vural DENVER — 30 educators from across the country joined PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ annual Teacher Workshop from July 25 to July 27 at Rocky Mountain PBS in Denver. During the three-day professional development workshop, educators were immersed in SRL’s… Read More