Amplifying youth voice across Boston.
Teens in Print (TiP) is a youth journalism program and student newspaper. TiP operates an after school program, runs a Summer Journalism Institute, and offers journalism and college-readiness workshops for partner organizations and schools.
Over the years, media has changed—breaking news is constant, politicians are getting harder and harder to trust, and paper newspaper circulation is at its lowest point since the 40s. With round-the-clock CNN news alerts, social media posts, and tweets about “fake news,” figuring it out seems like a challenging task for today’s teens. Though many young people are overwhelmed by and even neglectful of certain aspects of journalism, they are still eager to participate in some way in media.
Teens in Print, Boston’s only citywide youth newspaper, is here to give young people the tools to navigate the new, complicated media world. Through interactive lessons, individual mentoring, and project feedback, the program allows for students to tap into and better their writing skills. Teens in Print has been written by and for teens since 2004, and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
Join TiP and let your voice be heard.
Journalism is a powerful megaphone to amplify youth voice, and your voice can be a part of it! At Teens in Print, you have the opportunity to join our after school program in one of four ways:
If you are interested in joining Teens in Print but unsure if you want your writing to be published, this is the perfect place to start! You will participate in hands-on workshops around writing, journalism, and news literacy and learn multimedia skills such as editorial design, photography, and podcasting. We will give you the tools you need to become savvy news consumers and potential staff writers.
As a Staff Writer, you have the opportunity to write one article per cycle for the newspaper on engaging, relevant topics of your choice. This is a position that comes with many benefits, including a stipend and one-on-one writing support and mentoring.
This is for fully committed and experienced youth journalists who have been in the program and earned the opportunity to take on greater leadership. Editors write two articles per cycle and take on additional editorial responsibilities including input on the editing and publishing process. This position comes with benefits, including a stipend, one-on-one writing support, and mentoring.
Speak to the program director about becoming an editor. You must have served as a staff writer before applying to this position.
Even if you are juggling participation in other extra curricular activities and can’t commit to weekly meetings, you can still get published in Teens in Print! We accept submissions from students on a rolling basis. Simply share your writing with TiP’s program director via Google Docs, and the TiP team will work with you virtually to get your piece ready for publication.
Beyond the newspaper.
Teens in Print also offers support around college and career readiness. Currently, we tackle the gaps in college, supplemental, and scholarship essay writing through classroom workshops and one-on-one appointments for students.
Our workshops have recently branched out of a literacy-specific lens to include fundamental college readiness topics (including financial aid, Common App knowledge, and SAT/ACT study tips) to help students prepare earlier for each aspect of the college application process.
On the last Monday of #BlackHistoryMonth we have two stories to share with you: one on the legacy of the #BlackArtsMovement and one on the impact of colorism in American media. Check them out here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/zTf4RC1Yoi3SO/
School breaks are for skill-building. Right now, we’re hosting students and professionals who’ve teamed up to build resumes and practice interviewing. When the day’s over, these students will be summer-job-ready!
Looking to buy a #ValentinesDay gift that doesn't fall into the chocolate/flowers/stuffed animal cliche? Check out editor Meena Mohamed's guide to house plants from the January edition! http://ow.ly/kvt150ykQ35
Staff Writer @eddieconley613 discussed how @MBTA system maps reflect economic segregation in the Greater Boston area with student activist Stuart Spina: https://www.bostontip.com/january-2020/cu/not-all-train-lines-are-created-equal-6008
Summer Journalism Institute
TiP's Summer Journalism Institute brings curious high schoolers together for a hands-on multimedia journalism experience. Join us this summer!
For Teachers
Sign up to receive the newspaper, schedule a Teens in Print workshop for your classroom, and submit student writing for publication.
Listen to the podcast
The After School is Teens in Print's new podcast, entirely planned and produced by student journalists. Click to listen!
