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Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) and Oregon Department of Education launch “Sassy”: A Cutting-Edge AI Career Exploration Coach for Oregon Students 

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Eugene, OR — September 10, 2024 — The Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI)  proudly announces the release of “Sassy,” a groundbreaking AI-powered career exploration  coach developed in partnership with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD). Named for Sasquatch, the legendary “Bigfoot” creature said to dwell in Oregon’s untamed, wooded […]

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2024 Student Voice Awards Recipients Cover Racism in AI, Conditions in Private Prisons, and the Efficacy of Traditional Grading Systems 

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Watch the 2024 Student Voice Awards here! Eugene, OR | April 26, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) proudly recognizes excellent student journalism annually through its  Student Voice Awards celebration, hosted by acclaimed journalist and talk show host Michaela Pereira. Stories published in JLI’s three pillar programs—The Student Voice, Black Student

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Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) Launches Pathfinder: A Free Generative AI Writing Coach to Inspire Solutions Journalism Reporting for Secondary Students

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Eugene, OR — April 17, 2024— The Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) proudly announces the release of Pathfinder, a revolutionary generative AI writing coach designed to empower middle and high school students to engage in Solutions Journalism reporting. Informed by the principles of Solutions Journalism, Pathfinder encourages students to identify and report on concerns in their

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Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) Launches JWriterPro and JMediaPro Suites of AI-Powered Online Writing Coaches 

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San Diego, CA — April 14, 2024 — The Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking suites of AI-powered online writing coaches: JWriterPro and JMediaPro. These innovative tools are designed to revolutionize journalism education, providing invaluable support to both educators and students.  s Building upon the success of Murrow.ai,

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Journalistic Learning Initiative Launches Common Ground Project to Empower Gen Z Voices for National Unity 

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Kansas City, MO, April 5, 2024 – The Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) is proud to announce the JLI Common Ground Project launch on April 5, 2024. Inspired by the impassioned voices of high school journalists featured in “The Future is Ours,” JLI’s 30-minute documentary highlighting the critical issues confronting Generation Z, the Common Ground Project

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Meet Murrow: A New AI Tool that Helps Students Become Better Journalistic Writers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 4, 2023 EUGENE, Oregon – Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) has released “Murrow,” a beta version of a new free artificial intelligence chatbot in collaboration with Playlab.ai that coaches students in journalistic story development and writing.  Inspired by Edward R. Murrow, the acclaimed broadcast journalist who advocated for truth during the

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Journalistic Learning Initiative receives major award from the Scripps Family Impact Fund for Effective Communicators expansion

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EUGENE, OR –– The Scripps Family Impact Fund has awarded Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) $540,333.34 in support of their Effective Communicators program. The grant will allow the program, which has benefited nearly 8,000 middle and high school students since 2015, to expand its reach to more states and accelerate its goal of promoting student achievement

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JOURNALISTIC LEARNING INITIATIVE RECEIVES $100,000 GIFT FROM THE ROUNDHOUSE FOUNDATION

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June 15, 2022 (Eugene, OR) – Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) recently received a $100,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation—the legacy of Gert Boyle dedicated to supporting programs that inspire and connect people through creativity. JLI will use funds to onboard 100 teachers from rural areas in Oregon into its Effective Communicators Educator

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Black Student Magazine Second Edition Out Now

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Eugene, OR. Feb 11, 2022   The Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI) has unveiled its second edition of the Black Student Magazine, coinciding with Black History Month.  Created by Oregon and SW Washington middle and high school students, the printed full color, 40-page publication is available beginning February 15, 2022 at select Portland and

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