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Council Member Rita Joseph on student newspapers in high schools
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Council Member Rita Joseph expresses her enthusiasm for the adoption of Resolution 372, which urges the New York City Department of Education to support the creation of student newspapers in every high school. She emphasizes the importance of student newspapers for fairness, equity, and developing critical thinking skills.
- Resolution 372 was adopted by the education committee earlier
- Joseph highlights the benefits of student newspapers, including enhancing students' knowledge, fostering democratic values, and promoting government accountability
- She calls for resources and assistance to establish student newspapers in every non-charter public school in New York City
Rita Joseph
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Thank you, majority leader, madam speaker, and colleagues.
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Today, I'm thrilled that Resolution 372 urging New York City Department of Education now New York City Public School to support the creation of a student newspaper in every high school has been adopted by the ed education committee earlier.
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Ensuring that each high school has a student newspaper is essential for fairness and equity, especially for students from low income families.
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It is an investment in enforcing critical thinking among our students and reinforcing democratic principles.
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A student newspaper offer a platform for students to express their ideas and develop critical thinking skills as noted in the resolution.
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Participating in student newspapers not only enhance students' knowledge and abilities, but also foster Democratic values, government accountability, and a well formed a well informed society.
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Colleges I trust in the commitment of New York City Public Schools to fairness and equity for all students, regardless of economic background race and ZIP code.
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Or a Delavido vote, yes, calling on the New York City public schools to provide resources and assistance to establish a student newspaper in every noncharter public school in New York City.
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I wanna thank my team and the legislative
Amanda FarÃas
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council member your time has expired?
Rita Joseph
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Yes, ma'am.