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Public Awareness Through Journalism

A newsroom
of our own.

Helping young people become thoughtful storytellers, critical readers, and engaged citizens.

The path begins here

What is PATH-J?

PATH-J (Public Awareness Through Journalism) is a student-led initiative that empowers middle and high school students to explore journalism through real-world learning.

How the PATH-J model works

Built on four pillars—Learning, Access, Practice, and Civic Engagement—PATH-J teaches students how news is created, how to think critically, and how to tell meaningful stories with integrity.

Through workshops, a collaborative newsroom, and curated opportunities, students develop their voice, engage with their communities, and publish work that matters.

70%

of youth struggle to distinguish fact from opinion (OECD)

60%

of teens get news from social media (Pew Research Center)

6×

faster—false news spreads compared to real news (MIT)

Our four-pillar model