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Key Finding 6

Most administrators say student learning about journalism is a priority for their school, but less than 1 in 5 think it is a high priority, and just under a third say it is not a priority at all. Most, however, feel it is important for all students to learn some journalism skills.

"The First Amendment gets some attention in schools, but often not enough attention.Increased graduation requirements have limited the opportunity for students to pursue electives in the curriculum."  

-Richard Johns, Executive Director, Quill and Scroll Society
School of Mass Communication, University of Iowa

While a small percentage of high school administrators say that student learning about media and journalism is a high priority for their school (17 percent), the vast majority of principals (91 percent) feel it is important for all students to learn some journalism skills.

However, this graphic shows that journalism is not a priority for just under a third (30 percent) of our nation's high schools. In all, a slight majority (53 percent) said that it is a priority, but not a high priority.

Where does student learning about media and journalism rank among your high school's list of priorities?

Answered by high school administrators

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