OUR PROGRAMS

Press Pass NYC’s programs are all in service of helping New York City public schools start and sustain a successful student news publication in a comprehensive way. Our focus is on creating journalistic value and opportunities for the entire school community, engaging students in authentic, project-based, community-centered learning that they would otherwise never experience.

Programs for Educators

  • Teacher Training and Support

    The Press Pass NYC Journalism Adviser Fellowship aims to create sustainable, impactful student journalism programs in NYC schools. By equipping teachers with essential skills, resources, and ongoing support, plus a stipend, the program fosters media literacy, student leadership, and community engagement through journalism. Educators will leave the program empowered to guide their students in producing meaningful, high-quality news publications that reflect and serve their school communities.

    Note: 2025-26 applications have closed. Look for applications for the 2026-27 school year in March, 2026, but teachers and administrators can APPLY FOR YOUR SCHOOL HERE any time.

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  • Professional Development

    Our journalism adviser professional development events bring educators throughout the city together, virtually and in person, to learn from experts and each other about all aspects of student news advising. 

    UPCOMING EVENTS:

    January 26, 2026: In-Person Professional Development Day for NYC Press Pass NYC Journalism Adviser Fellows Only.

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  • Free Resources

    Journalism for All “Student Media Production” Module: This free curriculum was developed by Press Pass NYC for the Journalism for All curriculum initiative in New York City. It builds on what we’ve learned over years of working with NYC educators and students to start and sustain student newspapers and news sites. The curriculum is shared for educational purposes only. Please do not reproduce, adapt, or distribute it without explicit written permission.

    Our Journalism Adviser Handbook is an invaluable resource for new advisers. Contact us for access.

    See our RESOURCES page for more.

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Programs for Students

  • Student Journalism Leaders Fellowship

    By equipping students with the tools of engagement journalism and fostering leadership, the semester-long Student Journalism Leaders Fellowship Program will ensure that student newspapers become essential, thriving platforms for school communities.

    SPRING SEMESTER APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN AND DUE JANUARY 30: APPLY HERE

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  • Editor Bootcamp & Handbook

    Our Student Editor Bootcamp is an intensive, week-long summer program designed to equip aspiring student newsroom leaders with the skills, confidence, and strategic vision they need to build and lead a successful school newspaper or news site. 

    Our Student Journalist’s Handbook is an invaluable resource for student journalists and editors. Contact us for access.

    Note: Look for Summer Bootcamp applications in the spring.

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  • Journalism Workshops

    The Jim Dwyer Student Journalism Workshop Series aims to equip high school students with essential journalism skills, foster media literacy, and inspire the next generation of ethical and engaged reporters. Through monthly webinars and workshops, students are welcome to explore various aspects of journalism and learn from industry professionals.

    Tuesday, Feb. 2, 5:00-6:00 pm: UNDERSTANDING HOW SCHOOLS ARE FUNDED (Register here)

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What Educators and Students Have to Say

  • “Student journalists now prioritize empowering unheard voices and have already brought significant change and dialogue to our school community through their reporting.”

    — Mark Stahl, Adviser, Art & Design High School

  • “Press Pass NYC has altered my vision of teaching journalism in the high school classroom. It has opened doors for me to meet credible journalists, photojournalists, other high school advisers and take trips to universities my students and I have never seen.”

    — Virginia McDermott, Adviser, Forest Hills HS

  • “I got to learn so much about my other fellows and made new friends! I got to connect with people with similar interests as me and that was a comforting experience.”

    — Amanda Torres, Student, East Bronx Academy for the Future

  • “The fellowship really got me to step out of my comfort zone and truly understand what being a journalist meant. ”

    — Bhargavi Patel, Forest Hills High School

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

Help support NYC public schools and students.

Become a School Partner and bring student journalism to your school!

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Are you a journalist or a journalism student? Volunteer as a classroom mentor or a guest speaker!

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Help start a school newspaper by making a one-time or monthly donation!

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