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Journalismus macht Schule
Hamburg, DEImpact-drivenAssociationEducationMedia & Journalism
Impact2Sustainability Goals
LocationHamburg
About us
Journalismus macht Schule is a registered association based in Hamburg, dedicated to fostering journalism and press freedom in German schools. The organization integrates journalistic principles and practices into daily education through a material collection, visits by journalists, and professional development for educators. With initiatives like "#PressefreiheitMachtSchule" and the "JmS bundesweit" program, it reaches students and educators nationally. It primarily contributes to SDG 4 "Quality Education" and secondarily to SDG 16 "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions".
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Imparting journalistic skills in schools
The organization provides teaching materials, journalist visits, and professional development to introduce students and educators to journalistic principles.
Promoting media literacy and critical thinking
By integrating journalistic practices into lessons, Journalismus macht Schule strengthens students' abilities to critically evaluate information.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Strengthening press freedom through education
Journalismus macht Schule raises awareness of the importance of press freedom, promoting its understanding as a cornerstone of democratic societies.
Promoting transparency and participation
By teaching journalistic principles, the organization helps develop informed citizens who actively advocate for transparent institutions.
FAQs
Q1Is Journalismus macht Schule active nationwide in Germany?+
Yes, the organization operates nationally across Germany with its "JmS bundesweit" program. It pursues a structured programmatic approach to disseminate its offerings nationwide.
