Myriah Martin with Press Pass NYC

SUMMARY

Myriah worked at Press Pass NYC as a Student Newspaper Editor Bootcamp Project Fellow where she collaborated with the Press Pass Student Advisory Committee and partner organizations in the design, development and implementation of a pilot one-week Student Editor Bootcamp that was launched in early August. The goal of the Student Editor Bootcamp is to prepare high school students to assume leadership roles on their school newspaper staff, in hopes of creating and sustaining student newspaper programs in NYC.

OVERVIEW

• Attended conferences to promote the Bootcamp and recruit professionals, volunteers and other mission-aligned organizations

• Provided recommendations on different ways to engage students throughout the Bootcamp

• Finalized program structure and speakers for the Bootcamp

• Implemented a “Lunch Chat” series with professionals and outside organizations to offer students different perspectives within journalism

• Surveyed facilitators, participants and students on their Bootcamp experience

IMPACT

17 of the nominated 25 students attended the pilot Student Newspaper Editor Boot Camp from 14 different public schools, in collaboration with 4 other mission-aligned organizations.

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