Teacher Resources

Resources for educators in the classroom and student newsroom

Read Me

Provides an introduction and outline of the curriculum for teachers

Project Training Deck

Dig into the purpose and methodology of the Since Parkland project, including samples of student work

Child Protection Policy

A necessary policy document that protects students working on the Since Parkland project

Collecting Life Stories: Portraits of Grief

A news literacy lesson on The New York Times’ landmark obituary series in the wake of 9/11

Writing the Short Obituary

A news writing lesson on elements of a traditional obituary

Using Alternative Story Forms

A news writing lesson on alternatives to written obituaries, including timelines, maps and annotated photos

How To Write the Trace Summary Obituary

Worksheet and step-by-step instructions on writing an obituary story based on a published news report

Student Writer's Checklist

Elements required for the Since Parkland obituary story

Lesson PDFs

Print-ready and shareable copies of news stories and reading assignments