Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

When “Journalism Kids” Do Better: A Reassessment of Secondary and Postsecondary Achievement and Activities

Evidence in Action

Jeremy Davis | Published: June 12th, 2025 by K20 Center

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Summary

This brief examines the impact of high school journalism participation on academic outcomes, revealing that students who take more journalism classes score higher on English-related standardized tests, have higher grades in college English, and are more likely to major in journalism-related fields in college.