By SRL Founder, Leah Clapman April 2020 It’s hard to know what to say right now. We’re quarantining, social distancing and preparing for unprecedented challenges over the next few months. But at the same time, I’m seeing a new sense of purpose rise up through students who… Read More
Over 90 percent of public and private secondary schools in America are closed as the government tries to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus. The massive disruption is forcing millions of students to adjust to new… Read More
With many schools closing and teaching moving online, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs has created a special unit that covers the basics of local community journalism, storytelling, scripting, and video editing. These are tough times for everyone, and your stories will add a uniquely-critical… Read More
Arlington, Va.– PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) created a new resource packet in response to the global coronavirus pandemic which aims to empower students to take positive action by producing vital news stories in their community. “As we move to… Read More
Amman, Jordan––PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) team members Leah Clapman, Elis Estrada and Rawan Elbaba were in Amman, Jordan from February 17-26, 2020 for “Storytelling and Giving Youth a Voice in the Media,” a training event facilitated by the Jordan Media Institute (JMI) and… Read More
“It feels good to finally be able to have a say in what happens in my country.” Hear what these students have to say about the importance of voting in the upcoming election. #SuperTuesday h/t @CreuseLine @ORWarEagles @JVTVNews @LegacyEarlyC @nisdcommarts… Read More
Arlington, Va.–– PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) announces a new resource for students and educators to produce election stories and report on the issues that matter to Gen Z. SRL’s #Election2020 Journalism Toolkit features how… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va.–– PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) was awarded a $2.25 million/four-year grant from the National Science Foundation in order to expand its award-winning student journalism program and bring it to more teachers using innovative digital tools. Dubbed ‘StoryMaker’, SRL plans to develop an online… Read More
MARCH 10, 2020 UPDATE: SXSW EDU 2020 was cancelled as a result of coronavirus concerns, but SRL looks forward to providing virtual resources in the weeks and months to come. Follow SRL on social media for more information. — ARLINGTON, Va.–– PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL)… Read More
Arlington, Va.–– SRL attended the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA)’s annual conference, which convened over 600 representatives from member PBS stations across the country. The conference included an awards gala to honor the work of public media stations in various categories. SRL was recognized for its… Read More