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June 17, 2013 | by Mandi Wyndham

First Day Of Backpack Journalism (Photos)

The first day (June 17) of Summer Backpack Journalism was full of energy!  I am excited to report that this class is animated and full of great ideas. Today, we talked about what backpack journalism is all about and then the students pitched story ideas. These teens really know how to present a story.  I can’t wait to share their stories with you. In the meantime, here’s a look at our first day:

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About Mandi Wyndham

Mandi Wyndham is the Training & Volunteer Services Coordinator at MCM and instructor of the Summer Backpack Journalism Academy and Citizen Journalism.
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