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Make a difference this summer, help a teenager get the chance to have creative fun while learning multimedia production, backpack journalism, and so much more. Donate to Montgomery Community Media’s power2give project here. “power2give” empowers you to donate any amount between $1 and $10,000 to a local project you are passionate about. You can give […]

Are you a 7th – 12th grader looking for something to do this summer? Or, are you looking for something for your 7th – 12th grader to do this summer? Then look no further because MCM’s Summer Backpack Journalism Academy is the place to be!  The first session starts on June 17 and there are two more […]

I know I say this a lot, but really, where has the time gone?!  In just over a week, the first session of MCM’s Backpack Journalism Academy begins and there will be brand new backpack journalists hitting the streets.  It seems like yesterday that we were just beginning the new Spring Break Backpack Journalism class. […]

Ever consider signing up for MCM’s Backpack Journalism Academy? Wonder what’s it all about? A recent graduate of Montgomery Blair High School, Michelle Chavez will attend the University of Maryland this fall where she plans to study broadcast journalism. Michelle is also one of the first students to attend Montgomery Community Media’s (MCM) Backpack Journalism […]

Our Backpack Journalists previewed their stories this afternoon at MCM! WOW!  I am so proud of all of our Backpack Journalists. They did a phenomenal job. I know that you are going to be amazed at the talent these journalists have.  Take a peek as we got ready to show their stories.  

Their interviews have been recorded and our Backpack Journalists are hard at work editing their stories!  I can’t wait to see the final projects tomorrow!  Make sure you check back for updates!  

Today we learned how to edit using Final Cut Pro. Our Backpack Journalists are ready to start editing their projects tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates…  

Here’s a quick preview of  “Career Day”!  We had all different types of careers represented today as our Backpack Journalist learned more about them and what they do!  

Snow did not stop our Spring Break Backpack Journalists today! They braved the snow to come to the first day of Spring Break Backpack Journalism class.  Here they are exploring our Studio for their Scavenger Hunt!  

Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to work with some great students from the Chelsea School in Silver Spring. We have been having a great time with MCM’s Backpack Journalism program. The ideas that have come from these students have been absolutely phenomenal. Their minds have been working since our first […]