SchNEWS

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/schnews

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is SchNEWS?Environmentalism, anti-capitalism, anti-war, social justice, direct action, civil liberties
2. What is the initial publication date?October 1994
3. What is the country of origin?United Kingdom
4. Why did people create SchNEWS?It was made to give a voice to activists and to show stories that mainstream news often missed. It wanted to challenge the way big media covered social and political issues.
5. Where did SchNEWS begin?SchNEWS started in the United Kingdom, in October 1994, among activist groups who wanted a new way to share information.

DIY Ethos: A philosophy that prioritizes self-sufficiency, independent creation, and bypassing commercial or institutional structures.
Grassroots Activism: Social or political action that originates from ordinary people rather than established authorities or elites.
Counter-narrative: An alternative story or interpretation that challenges or contradicts dominant or mainstream accounts.
Gatekeepers of Information: Individuals or institutions that control the flow of information to the public, such as editors or media owners.