Created by the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF), the High School Broadcast Journalism Project gives students voice in our democracy and inspires the next generation of informed news consumers and news professionals.
The project gives priority to schools with large minority populations and to schools with large numbers of students who qualify for the federal reduced-and-free lunch program.
RTDNF established HSBJ in 2003 with a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The mission was to develop and nurture electronic journalism programs and promote First Amendment education in high schools across the country. Today, this work continues -with a special emphasis on multimedia - through the continued support of the Knight Foundation and other partners.
To support students, HSBJ sponsors contests that encourage interest in broadcast journalism and First Amendment issues, provides information about student workshops and scholarships and arranges professional broadcasters to lead workshop sessions on topics such as writing, reporting, videography, podcasting and journalism ethics. HSBJ also features an online forum that allows students to share ideas with peers.
Check out the forum topics for students, the contests and advice and learn more about High School Broadcasting. After you check out the site by clicking the link at the top of this entry, let me know what you think. Did you find helpful information? Did you check out the SchoolTube site and watch any videos? How might you use this site in the future? Make sure you include your first and last name in your comments. Enjoy!
