FSM will expand broadcast journalism programs and youth media field building in the Chicago area. Participants learn to be critical thinkers and responsible producers of news and informational programming.
Free Spirit Media provides education, access and opportunity in media production to over 500 underserved urban youth every year. Since 2000, Free Spirit Media has offered life-changing experiences to youth across Chicago. FSM is advancing education and digital learning through our innovative program model. Hands-on and project-based media production opportunities with FSM are helping young people develop their authentic voice while actively learning about and addressing community issues.
19 educators will be involved in Free Spirit Media’s Why News Matters initiative.
FSM participants produce over 900 original works of media each year.
500
students will participate in FSM programs in 2013-14.
Free Spirit Media, 1327 W. Washington #103B, Chicago, IL 60607
Jeff McCarter
Why News Matters is a $6 million grantmaking program of
the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. It is designed to enhance
news literacy skills and programs in Chicago and nationwide.