A renaissance for newspapers rich and poor

Unrestricted Professional newspaper reporters describe themselves as dinosaurs. All media is changing, but none more rapidly than the newspaper. Yet the high school newspaper tradition continues. No matter what kind of resources exist in the school district, newspapers take root and enhance the high school experience. Working on the newspaper is the highlight of students’ days. Published stories are a feather in the cap for some students. For others in different circumstances, the newspaper article is a year’s worth of work on a life-changing subject. The achievements and skills of scholastic journalism programs vary, but student journalists become better students in and throughout life.