AGENCY TESTIMONY
Intro 1057 on reporting journalism programs in schools
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Despina Zaharakis addresses Intro 1057, which requires reporting on journalism programs in NYC public schools.
- Recognition of the importance of developing pathways for student expression through school newspapers
- Plans to offer a journalism curriculum to 30 schools in the 2025-26 school year, with hopes for expansion
- Collaboration with the Youth Journalism Coalition on this initiative
- Commitment to working with the council to align on reporting data captured within school systems
Despina Zaharakis
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Lastly, I would like to turn to the included legislation intro 1057, which would require New York City public schools to report on journalism programs in schools.
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We believe in the importance of developing pathways for students to express their voice through school newspapers that can be shared with their communities.
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New York City Public Schools is working with the Youth Journalism Coalition to offer a journalism curriculum to 30 schools in twin in the 2025, 26 school year and hope to expand to offer more opportunities for students.
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We're looking forward forward to working with the council to align on reporting on data we capture within our systems.
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Thank you.
