Meet the Cohort
These inaugural Journalism for All schools will receive three years of comprehensive support to build and sustain journalism programs.
Our Journalism for All initiative has selected 30 public schools across New York City’s five boroughs for its inaugural cohort.
The cohort reflects the initiative’s commitment to equity. On average, about 84% of students in these schools face economic hardship as defined by the NYC Department of Education, and six schools report rates above 95%. The cohort includes three transfer schools, four schools with bilingual education programs, and six schools with specialized programs for students with disabilities.
Brooklyn
BELA Charter High School
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts
El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
High School for Global Citizenship
High School of Telecommunication Arts & Technology
John Dewey High School
Lyons Community School
Park Slope Collegiate
Teachers Preparatory High School
Urban Assembly School of Music and Art
The Bronx
Bronx Haven High School
East Bronx Academy for the Future
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
Gotham Collaborative High School
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology
The Young Women’s Leadership School of the Bronx
United Charter High School for the Humanities
Manhattan
A School Without Walls
High School for Excellence and Innovation
Lower East Side Prep
P811M@499 The Mickey Mantle School
Urban Assembly Maker Academy
West End Secondary School
Queens
ATLAS High School
Civic Leadership Academy
Gotham Tech High School
John Adams High School
Staten Island
Port Richmond High School
Voices from the cohort
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Voices from the cohort ⋆
“Today marks the beginning of countless stories waiting to be told by voices that deserve to be heard. With these new resources, we're not just starting a journalism program – we're empowering students to become seekers of truth, champions of facts and storytellers for their community.”
– Jason Meilands, Teacher at Lyons Community School
“As a journalism adviser, I am beyond thrilled to be a part of such an ambitious initiative. Restoring and revitalizing student journalism in New York City is one of the greatest educational investments we can make for the current and future generations.”
– Michael Inoa, Teacher at John Dewey High School
“I am deeply grateful to Journalism For All for recognizing the potential within our students and for offering them this life-changing opportunity. This is not just about learning journalism; it’s about empowering our students, amplifying their voices and giving them the tools they need to succeed in the workforce.”
– Jamie Kijowski, Assistant Principal at The Mickey Mantle School, a District 75 school serving students who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities
Supporters
The Journalism for All initiative is made possible by generous support from the following partners:
We are actively fundraising to support the full implementation of the three-year initiative. You can make a one-time or recurring donation here. If you’d like to make a large gift, grant, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email info@youthjournalismnyc.org.