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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.

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