As movements for racial equality grow, SRL will continue to provide educational resources on race and justice and use our platform to uplift youth voices from diverse and underrepresented communities.
We stand against racism and the pervasive inequalities facing BIPOC communities in our society. SRL was created to empower the voices of young people who are left out of important conversations.
Our community is intended to be a brave place where students search for deeper understanding and feel comfortable sharing their experiences, perspectives and solutions through their journalism and video storytelling work.
In early May, SRL and ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) launched #SeniorPortrait, a public awareness campaign to amplify the voices of millions of high school seniors whose class was dramatically disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
SRL and ASCD asked high school seniors to submit a video response demonstrating how their senior year was impacted. 25 videos were submitted from Puerto Rico to Illinois.
READ more about the winners & WATCH their submissions:
You're invited! Attend our premiere, where SRL will proudly debut several unique stories from our 2020 Academy Fellows about the impact of COVID-19 on different communities across the country.
With November 3 fast approaching, SRL is here to support students and educators in covering the issues that matter to Gen Z. Next week's conversation will include a panel of experts who will share tools and tips for engaging teen media makers and voters.
Join us MONDAY, June 22 at 4pm ET for a discussion about #Election2020 and on how to make the most of our resources.
You'll hear from:
Anyiah Chambers, Wauwatosa High School Student
Chris Lazarski, Wauwatosa High School Teacher
Abby Kiesa, Director of Impact, Center for Research on Civic Engagement, Tufts University
That's a Wrap! 2020 Homegrown Fellowship Concludes
Our Homegrown Fellowship provides students in the Washington D.C. region an opportunity to develop journalism and video production skills and connect with other students who are passionate about storytelling.
While this year’s Fellowship was disrupted by the coronavirus, Fellows produced several pieces that premiered at a virtual event last month. These include a profile of first-time voters, a montage of their daily lives under quarantine and a TikTok series on mental health under lockdown.
Voice-over, also known as VO, is a key tool for video journalists. Writing a great VO script is important, but it can only shine if the reporter reading it has an excellent delivery. As an educator, there are a few ways that you can help reporters with their delivery. Keep reading.
This edition is brought to you by SRL Associate Youth Media Producer Becky Wandel, who supports SRL's Youth Media Producers and has created special content for SRL including a video on spotting misinformation.
ABOUT TECH TIPS:
Every month, the SRL team will highlight a particular aspect of video production to help you produce you best work.
Sign up HERE for monthly PBS election resources. Extra will send you updates with lesson plans and current events for middle and high school students.
This month's featured lesson:
How Gen Z is Changing the World
Learn about youth who are on the frontlines of change and the latest movements / demonstrations.
Youth Opportunities
News Assistant Opening for Recent College Grad Join the PBS NewsHour family! Based in Arlington, VA, this job is officially housed under WETA, one of Washington D.C.'s local PBS stations, which produces the PBS NewsHour. More info here.
Young Storytellers: Photo Journalism Webinars Throughout the summer on Fridays, National Geographic is hosting learning sessions for young storytellers interested in photo journalism. More info here.
