A newspaper that claims to be the largest in the country by and about teens, L.A. Youth, celebrates its 20th anniversary this month. L.A. Youth, a nonprofit organization, launched the paper in 1988 after the Hazelwood Supreme Court decision prompted many school administrators to oversee the content of school newspapers. The program promotes critical thinking, writing skills, literacy and civic education by giving teens a voice.
A press release reviews the newspaper’s celebration plans, including a special edition featuring its best stories and words of congratulations from Walter Cronkite, Bill Moyers and more.
The L.A. Youth site has a wealth of resources. I was drawn to the vast coverage, from restaurant and music reviews to tough issues like drugs and family problems. The site also offers interaction with polls, feedback and potential life-changing opportunities for you to find jobs and internships.
