OUR PROGRAM
Programs for Educators
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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.
2025-26 FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION AND INFORMATION HERE
Note: This year’s 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:
November 3, 2025: In-Person Professional Development Day for NYC Public School Teachers INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE.
January 26, 2026: In-Person Professional Development Day for NYC Public School Teachers Information and Registration to come.
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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.
See our RESOURCES page for more.
Programs for Students
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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.
Note: Fall Semester Applications closed; check back in January for Spring semester applications.
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Editor Bootcamp
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.
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.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
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
“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
“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
“The fellowship really got me to step out of my comfort zone and truly understand what being a journalist meant. ”
— Bhargavi Patel, Forrest 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!
Are you a journalist or a journalism student? Volunteer as a classroom mentor or a guest speaker!
Help start a school newspaper by making a one-time or monthly donation!