Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women – Journalism

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this authentic, MARYLAND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARDS-aligned course, students examine the development of journalism, from print to the multimedia environment, while learning how to publish a paper or digital newspaper. Students perform all aspects of the business, write newspaper-style articles and opinion pieces, and examine careers in multimedia communication. They also consider the historical effects of “yellow” journalism, freedom of the press, and journalism’s contributions to today’s world, with an emphasis on the influence of media on their peers. Students will learn the basics of design, layout, photojournalism, and print/press preparation.