This grant will support West Roxbury Academy’s school newspaper, “Raider News.” This Boston academy is a Title I public elementary school with a high percentage of children from low-income families.
In its first year of publication (2015-2016), the school newspaper actively engaged 20 students as writers, editors or marketing business managers. In its second year, the school hopes to double its newspaper staff. The newspaper develops skills in writing, collaboration, critical thinking, design, sales and marketing.