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Pennsylvania Foundations of Journalism

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Foundations of Journalism for Pennsylvania High School Students

Foundations of Journalism is a high school English course that teaches students how to find, evaluate, and communicate information clearly and ethically. Pennsylvania high schoolers in this course develop skills they use across all subjects — and throughout life.

What Students Learn in This Course

  • News Writing: How to write clear, accurate, and engaging news stories using proper journalistic structure.
  • Reporting and Research: How to gather information, conduct interviews, and verify sources.
  • Media Literacy: How to evaluate news sources, identify bias, and distinguish fact from opinion.
  • Ethical Journalism: Understanding the responsibilities journalists have to their audience and community.
  • Editing and Revision: How to review and improve written work for clarity, accuracy, and style.

How This Connects to Pennsylvania English Standards

Foundations of Journalism builds directly on Pennsylvania Core Standards for English. Skills like close reading, evidence-based writing, and clear communication are central to both journalism and the state's broader English expectations. Students who strengthen these skills also perform better on Pennsylvania's Keystone Exams in Literature and English Composition.

How StudyPug Helps

StudyPug gives Pennsylvania students clear, structured lessons for every journalism topic. Instead of struggling with a textbook, students can work through step-by-step explanations, review worked examples, and practice what they've learned. Every lesson is available anytime — great for homework help, exam prep, or catching up after missing class.