| The Write Site - Introduces middle schoolers to the world of journalism. Trace the history of journalism in the United States, learn how to find the information you need through research, and discover a style of writing that fits you.
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| Newspaper Definitions - Want to know what reporters are talking about? Learn the jargon of the newspaper industry here.
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| The News: The Process Behind the Presentation - A virtual tour behind the scenes of three major popular media outlets--online news, broadcast journalism and printed news. Includes the stories of those who get the news to the public.
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| Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting - FAIR is the national media watch group that offers well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship. FAIR seeks to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press. We scrutinize media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
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| Growing Journalists and Readers - A journalist tells about helping a fifth-grade class begin a school newspaper. Includes practical tips for starting a paper.
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| Studentpress.org - Supports high school students in their efforts to improve their publications. Their sourcebook offers great resources of importance to student journalists.
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| The Pulitzer Prizes - Annual awards by Columbia University. Prizes in Letters are for books published in the US - fiction, biography, general non-fiction, history and poetry. Searchable database, history of the prize, guidelines and entry forms, and related links.
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| New York Times Learning Network - An online current and special events news site for grades 3-12; updated weekdays during the school year.
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| High School Journalism - Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Has resources for student journalists, teachers, editors of student journalists, and guidance counselors.
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| Detroit Free Press' JobsPage - More than just a site on journalism jobs: The Detroit Free Press covers internships, music to listen to while searching for a job, and a section for high school journalists.
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| YouthInk - Teaches young people how to do interviews, write copy, and use HTML to publish on the web. Explores current environmental and social issues. Helps students get their writings published. Requires free registration.
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| High School Journalism Guide - Offers writing tips from professionals in the field, geared to High School journalists. Includes finding stories, conducting interviews, effective reporting and editing strategies.
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| Paper Lake Times - Students learn journalism through articles and quizzes, "interview" sources, write their own stories, and receive advice from working journalists.
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| Kev's Journalism Site - Personal page by a budding journalist seeking work experience and help from journalists and reporters. Includes news links and a film quiz.
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| Silver Chips Online - The award-winning student newspaper of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. It is the largest student newspaper in Montgomery County.
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| Oh, The Places Journalists Should Go - Offers tips on finding information on the web. Articles of interest to student journalists include where to find law information, finding data online, and writing short-writing well.
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| Lesson Plan: Japan Travel - Features lesson plan on the country to develop students' research and informative writing skills.
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| Courier Mail - Headstart: Your Newspaper - Learn how a newspaper is put together from news and opinion to cartoons, advertising, distribution and recycling.
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| Teen World News - An online newspaper for teens to report news from their countries, exchange opinions on everything from foreign affairs to fashion trends, and learn about teen issues around the world.
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| The Simpson Street Free Press - News articles by teens on various topics of interest, including a geography, history, and space section.
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| NHS Wind - Monthly publication of Sheboygan North High. Offers local news, sports updates, and archived stories.
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| Voices of Youth Newspaper - A newspaper created and maintained by Philadelphia youth ages 14 to 20. The newspaper provides an opportunity for youth to voice their opinion about issues that concern them.
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| Childrens Express - A national news agency, where young people aged 8-18 produce articles on issues that are important to them but of interest to everyone.
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| Kids ThinkLink - An international online magazine written by kids on topics that range from music, movies, games, technology, fashion, poems, and sports.
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| CRAYON: Create Your Own Newspaper - Interactive guide to designing and writing a newspaper, with FAQ and step-by-step instructions.
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