Feature Writing Resource Bundle
In the world of journalism, news stories cover recent events while feature stories typically focus on people, society, and culture. This free Feature Writing Resource Bundle, informed by the successful work of retired, longtime Palo Alto High School journalism teacher and JLI founder Esther Wojcicki, contains definitions, exercises, and writing tips designed to help 9th-12th-grade students develop a feature story from start to finish.
Civic Discourse: The Future is Ours
The Future is Ours is JLI’s award-winning documentary featuring diverse viewpoints from student journalists on today’s most alarming issues. It includes a free five-day civic discourse lesson plan (for 9th-12th grade), which includes a discussion prep sheet for facilitating difficult but important conversations with your students, as well as an activity map to aid students in exploring and reflecting on issues they care about. Watch the documentary and explore the resources today!
Op-Ed Boot Camp by Student Press Law Center
In preparation for Student Press Freedom Day 2021 (Feb. 26), veteran journalist Steven A. Holmes led a workshop for students giving them guidance on how to craft and pitch op-eds. Check out this comprehensive dive into how to write an Op-Ed today!
Digital Skills Workshop
Digital Skills Workshop provides teachers and students with free learning modules that address core competencies for college- and career-readiness as outlined by the Common Core State Standards. This site comprises videos and lesson plans you can implement right away. The videos document actual classroom and field exercises where specific digital skills are introduced, explained, and demonstrated.
