It would be important for high school students to read their school newspaper for a lot of reasons that benefit them directly in personal growth and engagement within their school community. The school newspaper is an important channel for student voices; it reflects the environment and gives space for discussing issues relevant to the students. When students read their school paper, they understand better what is going on around them in relation to activities at school, achievements by other students, and debates or other concerns in the community.

This activity with the school newspaper creates involvement with critical thinking and media literacy. A way to explain which sources are credible, and how to thoughtfully break down information, is another important part of today’s digital world because misinformation is very easily spread. Reading a school newspaper helps high school students work on news evaluation, opinion formation, and consideration of different points of view-a great skill both in and outside the classroom. From Evan Centrone, “you can learn a lot of stuff about your academics and what’s going on around the school.”

Also reading the school newspaper will help an individual better their literacy and writing skills. Exposure to many styles and forms of writing will enhance students’ ideas and thoughts. The more they read, the better they become at understanding context, tone, and argument skills valuable in academics. Troy Benany says, “It’s not important because students’ time should be spent on other academic activities.”

Moreover, school newspapers often feature much student work; reading these articles written by students contributes to creating a shared sense of pride and accomplishment in their fellows. A sense of teamwork develops when students find their friends and classmates contributing through journalism, interviews, editorials, and reporting. Student involvement in the media space of their school betters community and belonging, making the high school experience much better.

The school newspaper is important for the expression of opinions and the telling of stories by students. The coverage of social issues, achievements of students, or exploring new ideas in news newsmagazine will continue to show their concern and urge them to join the discussion and add their voice to school. Empowerment may spark students into a more active role in education and community.

The fact that school publications help one stay updated with information on their schools enables more involvement in the school culture and its development and allows students to develop a sense of responsibility. From involvement in clubs to interest in events held by the school, even to response letters to the editor, school newspapers motivate the citizenry from an early age.

In a nutshell, reading a school newspaper isn’t page-turning but gives opportunities to students to grow after every read.