School Newspaper

How a student newsroom keeps its skills from graduating with its seniors, from recruitment through a working first month.

How to plan a student publication’s coverage around the actual rhythm of the school year instead of scrambling week to week.

A framework for deciding what reader letters and outside submissions a student publication will run, how they’re edited, and where the line sits.

What a student press credential actually gets you access to, how to request one, and where it doesn’t override normal event rules.

A structure for weekly editorial board meetings that turns story pitches into assignments instead of open-ended discussion.

How yearbook production schedules differ from newspaper deadlines, and what each staff can learn from how the other one plans.

Why most student newsrooms lean on AP style as a foundation, and how to document the local decisions AP style leaves open.

A practical breakdown of editorial roles, workflow, and deadlines that keep a student newspaper running smoothly from pitch to publication.

A practical FAQ on building a healthy working relationship with a faculty adviser while protecting your newsroom’s editorial decisions.

A practical checklist for selecting, organizing, and presenting your student journalism clips so they actually help you land an internship.