Author: Michael Elsen-Rooney

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox.A first-of-its kind initiative to expand access to student journalism in New York City public schools announced its inaugural class of 30 high schools on Friday.The high schools, which span all five boroughs, will receive professional development and a new curriculum to start journalism courses starting next year through Journalism for All. They will also get seed funding and ongoing support to launch school publications, and paid media internship opportunities for students in future years.Journalism For All launched earlier this…