news release

At the conclusion of each academic year TYJ asks its students to complete a survey of how they felt they had benefited from the program.   Students were told to be completely honest, and no names were associated with each survey. 54 students participated in the survey, though over 25 were absent the day the survey was given out. We hope those 25 echoed the feelings of the others.

93% gave the Program four or five stars. 63% gave the program five stars.

84% indicated it had improved their schoolwork.

83% indicated it had improved their reading.

92% indicated they had an A or B on ELA (English Language Arts) classroom testing.

39% chose Nellie Bly as their favorite journalist.

89% would do journalism again.

84% would recommend journalism to a friend who likes to read, write and type.

Most interesting comments:

“Journalism is something that has shaped my life forever.”

“It has helped me with vocabulary and improved and inspired my thinking.”

“I used to hate reading and finding stuff.  Now I love to read.”

The Young Journalist is a reading and writing program where students learn the fundamentals of the art of journalism.  Students are free to research and write essays about whatever arouses their curiosity.  Student essays are published in a magazine twice an academic year.  The May 2025 magazine contained 67 essays. 

Even though we only mentor our students two hours a week, we hope what we do brushes off on their academic performance.

Please visit http://www.the young journalist.com. 

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