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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 2d

"Repeated exposure to this type of content on social media leads to a desensitization to violence." The Verdict at Cardozo HS weighs in on what teens are exposed to in their feeds.

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Who’s Really in Control? Teens, Threats, and the Power of the Feed

Over the past couple of years, social media has become an essential aspect of teenage life based on how it is shaping the way teenagers think, communicate, and behave. Several notable platforms such a...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 4d

We are proud of our team at Bronx River News! They were invited to cover the NYC School's Chancellor's event last week announcing her vision for the city's public schools. bronxrivernews.org/2025/10/nyc-...

NYC DOE chancellor shares vision for future, celebrates Lehman Campus connections

[caption id=attachment_9723 align=alignleft width=300] Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos talks about her goals for New York City's public schools during her State of the Schools address. (Jamal Quinones...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 7d

With Gallup showing trust in news is now under 30%, it's more important than ever that we invest in the NEXT audience the industry needs to survive: teens. They need guidance on which sources to trust. That's why we help NYC schools start student news publications.
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Trust in Media at New Low of 28% in U.S.

Americans' trust in newspapers, television and radio to report the news fully, accurately and fairly is at a new low of 28%.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Brave Questions. Student reporters at Cardozo HS ask whether last month's scary incident was politicized -- a sophomore was arrested for posting an online threat and bringing a loaded weapon to Benjamin N. Cardozo High School.

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Weaponizing a Student Scare: How 2025 Politics Distort New York City School Safety News

There are dozens of headlines, locally and nationally, depicting the incident that took place on Sept. 18, when a sophomore was arrested for posting an online threat and bringing a loaded weapon to Be...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 10d

What does school overcrowding feel like at Cardozo High School? “The density of people caused by overcrowding in this school leads to unnecessary touches by random people."

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How Overcrowding at Cardozo is Impacting Students’ Daily Life

In the 2025-2026 school year, there are an astonishing 3,100+ students enrolled at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. With the enrollment increase from last school year’s 2,852 students, there is barely...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 10d

The new Bronx STEAM program "introduces students to more hands-on work rather than the traditional classroom setting, currently provides programs in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Cyber Security.”
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Career program gains STEAM

With a kickstart of the new STEAM program, 11 Bronx River juniors have started attending Mercy University for their chosen career pathways. They attend classes at BRHS from 8:15 a.m. to noon. Then the...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 10d

Lovely profile here of a high school teacher who collects plants from local vendors to share with students and their families. amsvoice.org/1267/showcas...

Green Thumb, Warm Heart: AMS Honors Ms. Cameron

September 19th is the birthday of none other than Ms. Elizabeth Cameron. She is known in our community for being a dedicated paraprofessional, always caring about her students and peers, and most of a...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 10d

One important function of a high school newspaper: shooting down rumors. Teens need to learn reliable sources of information. The Domino, at Richmond Hill H.S. in Queens, looks at what's really going on with the school store and finds it's all about staffing. rhhsdomino.com/867/news/the...

The School Store: What’s the Confusion?

The Richmond Hill cafeteria school store has been open for years and is integral to the student experience; however, this year it’s been closed leaving many students and teachers in the dark. With the...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 11d

So you went to trade school. Do you out-earn high school grads in your state?

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Explore the earnings for graduates of beauty schools, other certificate programs

A Hechinger Report analysis of federal data found at least 1,280 certificate programs could have been at risk of their students losing access to taking out federal student loans — but a successful lob...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 11d

Congress exempted beauty schools from rules about how much graduates should earn

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Cosmetology schools and other certificate programs got exemption from rules on graduates’ earning levels

Cosmetology schools and other certificate programs (short-term programs for specific trades) were exempted from new legislation requiring that all colleges whose graduates don’t earn at least as much ...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 11d

Eric Adams ends reelection campaign, clearing the way for new leadership over NYC schools

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Eric Adams ends reelection campaign, paving way for new leadership of NYC schools

Eric Adams touted his education record in a short video announcing plans to exit the mayoral race.

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Beth Fertig @bethfertig.bsky.social · 12d

Today is #WorldNewsDay. #FactsMatter #ChooseJournalism by subscribing to accurate, fact-based news sources.
Support #StudentJournalism, too, through organizations like #PressPassNYC Because today's teens are the future audience and talent the industry needs.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 12d

On #WorldNewsDay, remember #FactsMatter

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 12d

Today is #WorldNewsDay. In a world rampant with disinformation, political interference and rising authoritarianism, you CAN make a difference:
- Read, Watch and Listen to trusted, transparent verified sources
- Register, Subscribe and Donate to independent, fact-based outlets
#ChooseJournalism

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 13d

"They may read the words, but they can’t test the arguments."

This is the problem we're trying to solve by helping schools create student news publications. Journalism builds critical thinking skills.

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Tylenol, Autism and the Perils of Basic-Level Literacy

Pondiscio: When most Americans lack the reading skills to judge competing claims in critical debates, they are at the mercy of others.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 15d

“Parents should inform themselves as immigrants about their rights.” The Cardozo Verdict at Benjamin Cardozo HS in Queens looks at the impact of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on ICE and racial profiling
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Supreme Court Decision on Lifting ICE Restrictions Sparks Debate on Racial Profiling

On Sep. 8, the Supreme Court lifted a previous restriction given to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that limited them from stopping individuals in Los Angeles based on race, language, job ty...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 18d

“I’ve had the freedom to write many opinion pieces and it’s been a gateway for self expression.”
The Bronx River News reports on their principal winning a national journalism award.
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Principal wins national journalism award

The Journalism Education Association selected principal Gregory Fucheck as the journalism administrator of the year for 2025. The competitive national award goes to an administrator who supports schol...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 18d

With velcro pouches and lots of complaints, Townsend Harris students adjust to new statewide cellphone ban
From The Classic at Townsend Harris High School
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With velcro pouches and lots of complaints, Townsend Harris students adjust to new statewide cellphone ban

With New York State’s “distraction-free schools” law in effect as of the start of the school year, Townsend Harris High School has provided all students with velcro pouches to store their smartphones ...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 18d

How did the video of Charlie Kirk's assassination affect teens & their views of online violence? From our friends at The Cardozo Verdict in Queens cardozoverdict.com/8448/world-n...

How Did the Video of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Affect Teens and Their View of Online Violence?

On Sep. 10, 2025, activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at an event at the University of Utah. Following the attack, video of the shooting went viral across several social media platfo...

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · 24d

We joined fellow members of the Youth Journalism Coalition in asking NYC to add more journalism classes to the schools. YJC lobbied for a new pilot program starting in 30 schools this year. But we need more. A new survey finds only 90 NYC public high schools offered journalism last year.

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Beth Fertig @bethfertig.bsky.social · 26d

Must Listen: How anti DEI policies are changing college campuses. Can they even promote groups for Black students? #thisAmericanLife

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College Disorientation - This American Life

Things are different on college campuses this year. We see inside the drama, with students and staff.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Studies show students who work at a school news publication score HIGHER on English, math, social studies and science. But student news publications have been declining nationally. Maybe an investment in scholastic journalism could help reverse this trend?
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Schools closed when these students were in 8th grade. Their 12th grade NAEP scores aren’t pretty.

In National Assessment of Educational Progress tests administered in early 2024, high school seniors posted historically low math and reading scores.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's the first day of class for NYC public school students. Want to know what our teen reporters will be writing about this year? Students who attended our Editors Bootcamp last month offer this preview!

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · Aug 30

“Policy debate prepares students to deal with real-life situations, realities that are often difficult to talk about.” We feel the same way about journalism. Every school should offer these opportunities. @chalkbeat.org www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...

How a Brooklyn middle school once at risk of closure became national debate champions

Students from M.S. 50 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, captured top speaker honors at this year's national middle school debate tournament in Iowa.

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PressPassNYC @presspassnyc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Bad News: in @pewresearch.org's new survey, "fewer than half of U.S. adults (45%) say they have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public." This is why we must invest in scholastic journalism! www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2...

3. How Americans view journalists and their role in society

A majority say journalists are extremely or very important to the well-being of society, but about half say they are losing influence, according to Pew Research Center.

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