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Search and Find
September 20, 2006
A new database filled with information on youth media organizations.
Winning Control
September 15, 2006
New online games help starstruck girls turn media savvy.
Discuss
September 11, 2006
What opportunities do young people in your country have to report on their lives?
Ringtones to the Rescue
August 24, 2006
Young Iraqis use text messages to lighten their lives.
Caught Up in the Net
August 21, 2006
More evidence that young people are turning away from TV, newspapers, and radio, and turning to the Internet.
Defying the Trend
August 18, 2006
As the newspaper industry loses young readers, student-generated college newspapers retain a loyal readership.
New York's Next Generation of Muckrakers
August 15, 2006
Each summer, thousands of the city's youth get involved in activism and community organizing, often making media in the process.
Reaching Teen Readers
August 8, 2006
Content by and for teens strongly impacts a newspaper's ability to attract young readers and keep them as they age.
Blocked
August 3, 2006
The House of Representatives endorsed a bill preventing Internet users at schools and libraries from using social networking sites and chat rooms.
Merchants of Cool
July 31, 2006
A growing number of professionals are hiring teen interns as ambassadors to youth culture.
Connecting the Dots
July 26, 2006
Strengthening the links between research, practice, and policy in the after-school arena.
Beneath the Hoodie
July 24, 2006
British youth feel "demonized" by the media and politicians.
"A New Way of Thinking"
July 19, 2006
A newspaper for young people launched in Armenia, a country where press freedoms remain tenuous.
Generation Media Snackers
July 13, 2006
A new website explores how young people around the globe consume and create media.
New Ways of Seeing
July 11, 2006
Digital photography helps girls who have been in trouble with the law gain more control over their lives.
Ebay for Educators
July 6, 2006
A new website lets educators sell their lesson plans online.
The Digital Divide in School
June 30, 2006
Technology can improve student learning when used effectively, but not all students have equal access to it.
New Funding for the Field
June 27, 2006
Adobe has earmarked $10 million in funding over the next five years for its new youth media initiative.
Singing Praise
June 26, 2006
Study finds teachers have an easier time controlling classrooms with approval than with criticism.
In the News
June 21, 2006
From Oregon to New Jersey, young media-makers make headlines.
The Wiring of Young America
June 15, 2006
A new CBS report explores teens' evolving relationship with technology.
Acquiring a Taste for Activism
June 13, 2006
How and why immigration issues spawned a new generation of rabble-rousers.
The Politics of Policing MySpace
June 9, 2006
A growing number of schools have punished students for what they say online—is it fair?
Action Heroes
June 7, 2006
A new study explores young people's relationship with activism.
Campus Prime Time
May 26, 2006
A new Internet-based TV network gives college-created shows a way to be seen.
Getting Briefed
May 23, 2006
For online news, youth go to portals, not newspapers.
Access Denied
May 19, 2006
Proposed legislation could block online social networking sites in schools and libraries nationwide.
Taking a Stand
May 17, 2006
Voices of students who organized the April school walkouts over immigration issues.
Looking Good
May 15, 2006
The British media has begun depicting youth in a more positive light.
Portraits of Young Activists
May 12, 2006
How and why students nationwide mobilized around immigration issues.
Media Literacy Goes a Long Way, Baby
May 10, 2006
The ability to analyze tobacco ads may prevent teens from smoking.
The Power of the Pen in Young Hands
May 3, 2006
A 14-year-old columnist's first article prompts a company to rethink its policies.
Blogging Backlash
May 1, 2006
School districts are blocking education-themed blogs that discuss controversial topics, like MySpace.
The Media as Sex Ed
April 26, 2006
A study finds that music, movies, and magazines push teens toward sex.
Staying Alive
April 20, 2006
Manhattan Neighborhood Network fights legislation that may threaten public access TV.
Public Media in Peril
April 19, 2006
As foundations shift priorities and technologies evolve, media nonprofits struggle.
Framed
April 17, 2006
Baltimore teens invite legislators to a photo exhibit documenting the decrepit conditions of their schools.
Mean Girls
April 14, 2006
The media has embraced the notion of a new breed of violent girls. How accurate is it?
Teens in Print
April 11, 2006
Young people are storming the barricades of publishing.
Covering the French Youth
April 7, 2006
Student protesters are getting little sympathy from the U.S. media.
Taking Back the Airwaves
April 4, 2006
Young Bay Area activists fight to reclaim radio.
Lessons for Filmmakers
March 27, 2006
Tools to guide students through the earliest stages of filmmaking to distributing their work.
Warp Speed Ahead
March 24, 2006
How multitasking affects the way teens think and learn.
The Adventures of Super Reporter
March 20, 2006
A computer game teaches fact-finding and journalism etiquette.
Blogs Go to School
March 16, 2006
Students and teachers log on for learning.
The Revolution Will Be Blogged
March 8, 2006
Young Iranians are turning to the Internet for news, information, and debate.
Don't They Care?
March 3, 2006
Cracking the code of why young people don’t watch the news.
How to Get Grants
March 1, 2006
A clearinghouse for writing proposals.
A Green Light to Censor?
February 27, 2006
The Supreme Court passes on an opportunity to decide whether colleges can censor campus newspapers.
Payback Time
February 21, 2006
Al Gore’s TV channel is off to a rocky start, possibly as the result of cable industry ire.
The Haves and Have-Nots of High School Journalism
February 18, 2006
Poor students and students of color are the least likely to have school newspapers.
The Revolution Will Not Be Funded
February 8, 2006
When social justice organizations become nonprofits, one writer argues, they gain stability, but lose the possibility for true change.
What's in a Blog?
February 6, 2006
Schools struggle to find the line between protecting and censoring students online.
Breaking the Chain of Poverty
February 3, 2006
Investing in young people in impoverished areas reaps results.
More Hope for the Future
January 28, 2006
An annual survey finds that today’s college freshmen show a “distinctive and widespread” commitment to social justice and civic responsibility.
The Caring Factor
January 25, 2006
It's a fact: Having a teacher who cares is associated with reduced drug use and sexual risk among teens.
Wired Money
January 23, 2006
Has online fundraising trumped direct mail?
Covering Katrina
January 17, 2006
An online gallery of local high schools' reporting on the flood.
Teens Leverage Media and Arts for Change
January 13, 2006
What Kids Can Do highlights articles from newspapers nationwide about youth activism in 2005.
By Young Viewers, Backed by Al Gore
January 9, 2006
Through audience-submitted videos, Current TV hopes to appeal to young people and, eventually, advertisers.
Your Mom No More
January 6, 2006
The former editor of a much-publicized, teen-produced weekly condemns newspaper executives’ decision to stop printing it.
Unembedded on Campus
January 3, 2006
The Swarthmore College-based War News Radio aims to "rediscover the voices of real people" in Iraq through phone interviews.
Porn Sites by Minors, Featuring Themselves
December 19, 2005
Using a webcam and the Internet, one teen sold images of his body for an audience of over 1,500. The New York Times says his story is part of a disturbing trend.
Raising the Bar
December 15, 2005
Believe young people can achieve, and they will.
Can 250 Video Cameras Bridge the Israeli-Palestinian Divide?
December 12, 2005
Spielberg plans a youth media venture for the Middle East.
On the Defense
December 9, 2005
A football player expelled for blogging about his coach considers suing.
"A Terrible Lesson in Civics"
December 5, 2005
A high school newspaper was confiscated for running stories about birth control and tatoos.
College Newspapers Hit the Big Time
December 2, 2005
Advertisers eager to reach young adults flock to student papers.
Donor Power Activate!
November 28, 2005
A fundraiser shares the wealth of his expertise.
Teens Click with the Web
November 21, 2005
The Internet has given rise to a generation at ease with digital publishing.
Girl Made, Girl Approved
November 18, 2005
At a new design and marketing firm, teen girls help sell products to teen girls.
Understanding Class in the Classroom
November 14, 2005
Though rarely discussed in America, class differences can lead to major misunderstandings in the classroom and beyond.
Money Matters
November 11, 2005
Fundraising advice for nonprofits.
Pulling the Plug?
November 9, 2005
Proposed legislation could end public-access TV nationwide.
How to Support a Young Person in Grief
November 2, 2005
The dos and don’ts of working with students affected by death.
Greater Sustainability, Less Fuzzy Thinking
October 31, 2005
A book helps staff stick it out for the long haul.
Censoring or Protecting?
October 28, 2005
A private school prohibits students from posting blogs on the Internet.
Props to Youth Pages
October 26, 2005
The Newspaper Association of America Foundation recognizes the best youth-written content.
Blogging Live, from School
October 24, 2005
A growing number of teachers are experimenting with blogging as a learning tool.
Writing to Rebuild
October 18, 2005
The displaced co-director of a New Orleans teen writing program blogs about reconstructing that program.
Computers in the Classroom: The Dark Side
October 17, 2005
A former high school computer teacher argues that the school computer lab poses hidden dangers to humanity.
Opening the Mic
October 12, 2005
How Public Radio Exchange has organized the youth radio movement and connected it to stations nationwide.
What's in a Word?
October 11, 2005
Use of the "n-word" in a Florida student paper has sparked protests.
Circus Management for Dummies
October 3, 2005
How to juggle a class clown.
A Skeptic's Take on Youthful Idealism
September 28, 2005
Teenagers are embracing social acitivism, sometimes for less-than-altruistic reasons.
On the Scene
September 26, 2005
Magazines read by young people can provide early evidence of new drug trends.
Extra, Extra, Read Nothing About It
September 23, 2005
Three high school journalists are suing for the right to write about gay issues.
Still Separate, Still Unequal
September 21, 2005
A new book makes the case that segregation is thriving in American urban public schools, and not by accident.
The Stories Behind the Storm
September 16, 2005
How did media depictions affect our understanding of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath?
The Great Leap Forward
September 13, 2005
Last April, youth media leaders convened in the foothills of Oregon's Cascade Mountains to strategize about building and sustaining the field.
Voices from New Orleans
September 12, 2005
In the wake of Katrina, the Neighborhood Story Project plans to continue helping New Orleans students tell their stories.
Living to Tell
September 9, 2005
Two recent publications provide an intimate view of teens surviving war and just surviving adolescence.
Rating Reading
September 2, 2005
After-school programs may improve children's reading ability, but bland textbooks may ruin the pleasure of it.
Camera Phone Cooks Up Scandal
August 31, 2005
A high school student used her camera phone to expose the roach and rodent problems in her home economics class.
Mentoring with a Twist
August 29, 2005
Two programs pair professional women writers with teenage girls who love to write.
Your Mom's a Cutting-Edge Journalist
August 26, 2005
A popular Iowa-based website is a prototype for the budding citizen journalism phenomenon.
An "Army of One" Revisited
August 22, 2005
A high school reporter's "sting operation" on army recruiters is a good way to get teens talking about ethics.
Can’t We All Just Get Along and Save the World?
August 17, 2005
The secret of successful collaborations is to agree on actions, not visions.
The New Teen Literati
August 15, 2005
In an effort to reach young readers, publishers are eager to work with teen authors.
Mentoring Matters
August 10, 2005
A tool kit to build a mentoring plan that works.
The Revolution Will Be Digitized
August 8, 2005
Computers and the web are shifting the way young people learn and introducing new ways of teaching.
Palestinians With Attitude
August 3, 2005
Rap provides a precious means of self expression for Israeli Arab youth.
The Teen Digital Divide
August 1, 2005
While a new study found that most teens use the Internet, millions of low-income and African American adolescents remain without web access.
Critical Thinking in a Hip-Hop World
July 27, 2005
Media literacy programs address a group that crusaders against gangsta rap often overlook: its young audience.
Footing the Bill for Media Reform
July 25, 2005
Two congress members seek “to undo the massive consolidation of the media that has been ongoing for nearly 20 years.”
Help Build the Field in 10 Minutes or Less
July 20, 2005
The designers of a new peer network for youth media educators want to know more about you.
In China, the Kids Are All Right
July 18, 2005
While teaching journalism to young people in Beijing, Cliff Hahn became cautiously hopeful that tomorrow's leaders will leave the world in better shape than they found it.
For Better and Worse, Media Matters
July 15, 2005
A number of new studies examine the impact of media on young people.
Life As a "Digital Native"
July 13, 2005
The keynote speaker at the National Educational Computing Conference offered "a whole new way to tell the story of education and youth media."
Reaching Out (and Out and Out)
July 6, 2005
A recent New York Times story on Radio Rookies shows how a youth media project initially designed to help teenage participants can develop a life of its own.
Courts Give Ammo to Censors
July 5, 2005
A controversial Supreme Court decision allowing high schools to restrict the free speech rights of student newspapers may now apply to college newspapers as well.
Two Sides of the Same, Shiny Coin
June 29, 2005
Teaching and youth work are mutually inclusive, and both need venues for recognition.
Grading the News
June 27, 2005
A study of a local newspaper mirrors a national problem: stories about youth tend to focus on crime and overlook young people.
Clamping Down on the Kids
June 24, 2005
Censorship at high schools seems to be growing, and not just in the journalism class.
Helping Others Helps Rock the Vote
June 20, 2005
A new study finds that students are more likely to enjoy school and to intend to vote if they are involved in a community service program.
Stay on Your Game
June 17, 2005
A 20-year teaching veteran offers hard-earned advice on how to stay motivated over the long haul.
A Tale of Two Magazines
June 14, 2005
Two magazines—one for-profit, the other not—give adolescent girls a space to explore and share the kinds of hard-hitting issues rarely found in the adult-written teen glossies.
Worth at Least a Thousand Words
June 10, 2005
In the palms of young people, cameraphones are a new, personal form of storytelling.
Learning the Easy Way
June 6, 2005
New Yorker writer Malcolm Gladwell reviews a provocative new book that says video games can provide teens with an intense learning experience.
High Schools Stop the Presses
June 3, 2005
Censorship of high school papers and disciplining of their editors and reporters are at an all-time high, according to a Los Angeles Times article.
Stationed for Peace
May 31, 2005
A radio station in East Jerusalem broadcasts a show hosted by two girls who explore the fears, dreams, and hopes of both Israeli and Palestinian youth, Worldpress.org reports.
Revenge of the Drama Club
May 27, 2005
While arts programs nationwide suffer, the New York Times has detected an unusual trend: turning high school plays into costly extravaganzas that help build student and community pride.
An Army of One
May 25, 2005
Seventeen-year-old David McSwane wanted to see how far Army recruiters were willing to go to get one more soldier.
A Newspaper Where Kids Make the Call
May 17, 2005
The French daily Mon Quotidien isn't written by kids, but its young editors have a reputation for preferring front-page articles about bears over politics, sometimes to the adult writers’ chagrin.
A Youth Media Clearinghouse
May 16, 2005
The website Listen Up! lists funding sources, news, jobs, and upcoming events and conferences relevant to the youth media field.
What Teens Say Online May Haunt Them Later
May 10, 2005
Teens with blogs and other personal websites may need coaching to understand the possible long-term consequences of their creations.
Fourth Grader Scores Britney Spears Exclusive
May 9, 2005
An enterprising girl landed an exclusive interview with Britney Spears for her school paper.
Food for "Yoof" Advocates
May 4, 2005
In Australia, a reality show in which kids lived for a week without parents has spawned heated discussion about young people in the media.
A Discussion Thread of Our Own
May 2, 2005
The International Child and Youth Care Network's discussion threads provide space to explore, debate, post questions, and share knowledge about the nuances of working with teens.
Miss Youth Media America?
April 27, 2005
Thanks to the Miss America pageant, the field may have a new, if unexpected, spokesperson.
Etiquette for Web Editors
April 25, 2005
Editors of teen websites pioneer new territory as they aim to balance editing for clarity with letting teens speak freely.
Teens and Suicide: Talk About It
April 20, 2005
A recent study found that talking with teens about suicide will not make them more likely to contemplate it.
Al Gore Channels Youth TV
April 18, 2005
Frustrated that television is traditionally a “one-way medium dominated by large companies," former vice president Gore will spearhead Current, a topical cable channel for viewers aged 18-34.
A Blog Revolution in Iran
April 13, 2005
Seventy percent of Iran's population is under the age of 30 and, increasingly, young Iranians are turning to blogs to convey and receive news.
This Is Your Brain on Media
April 11, 2005
A recently released study by the Kaiser Family Foundation prompts USA Today to explore whether kids’ media multitasking affects their concentration, or even their brain development.
Kids on the Wire
April 7, 2005
The What Kids Can Do website scans newspapers across the country daily to maintain a bulletin of current news highlighting the contributions of teens.
"Sex-Positive" Magazine Is a Hit on Campus
April 5, 2005
Students at the University of Chicago recently founded Vita Exocolatur (Latin for "life enriched"), a 22-page, nudity-sprinkled, glossy magazine.
War on Teens
March 21, 2005
When adults' fears of teens are amplified by the media, ugly scapegoating results.
Dear New York Times...
March 18, 2005
An innovative teacher at Duke University's Talent Identification Program turned 15 of his ninth graders into the most successful group of letter-to-the-editor writers in the New York Times' history. Read in the Duke Dialogue how Mark Duckenfield helped more than...
Youth Media in the Media
March 15, 2005
The Columbia Journalism Review's September/October 2004 issue ran two articles about youth media. "The Shooting," by Rachel Morris, highlights a teen-produced film that won a prize at the 2004 Sundance film festival. "Crack Babies Talk Back," by Mariah Blake, documents...