Summer Opportunity for HS Journalism Educators

[Frank W. Baker]

As part of its national effort to help teens develop and embrace 21st century news literacy, journalism and leadership skills, the team at my.hsj.org and hsj.org seeks high school teachers for an expenses-paid, two-week summer institute.

Up to 175 teachers will be selected to attend the 2011 Reynolds High School Journalism Institute. The deadline for applications is March 1.

Go to hsj.org/reynolds for details.

There is no cost to the teacher or school. Students who take part in journalism classes or clubs are the ultimate beneficiaries, emerging as stronger readers, writers, critical thinkers and communicators.

Teachers from high schools that lack student media or have struggling journalism programs are especially encouraged to apply. Transportation, lodging, meals, materials, tuition and continuing education credits are covered by ASNE with a grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

We know that many teachers and their school districts continue to face economic hardships. To be able to provide this opportunity is a show of our faith in your commitment to and positive influence on your students.

People from throughout the school building are encouraged to apply, as long as they have an interest in journalism..

Some of you who have received this note are not educators, but friends and supporters of this effort. Please forward this note to someone who might benefit – and can help spread the word on via news and education pages, blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks, Tweets and text messages. Don’t forget to mention hsj.org/reynolds.

Happy holidays from your friends at my.hsj.org and www.hsj.org.