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Dec. 12, 2022, 8:17 a.m.

How a celebrity photographer saved school picture day for these students

Summary

For many students, school picture day is a rite of passage. For parents, it's a way to hold on to memories of their children through the years. But for one New York City school, picture day almost didn't happen — until one photographer stepped in. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking on the image below. Then answer the following questions.

Five Facts

  • Who is Raven B. Varona and what group is she trying to help with her organization?
  • What made celebrity photographer Varona form Best Side Foundation?
  • Where and When does the story take place?
  • Why did the school almost cancel picture day?
  • How did Varona know to step in to help?
Optional Five Facts for other available stories
  • Who are the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the story?
  • What is the main idea of the piece?
  • Where and When does the story take place?
  • Why did the event(s) discussed occur?
  • How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided to produce a story about this topic?

Focus Questions

What skills or personality traits do you think photography Raven B. Varona and mother Karlie Hustle possess? Can you think of a time when you or someone you knew took action to make a change for the better? Media literacy : What additional information would you have included in the segment? Optional: See, Think, Wonder: What do you notice? What does the story make you think? What do you want to find out more about?

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What students can do
: Discuss with a classmate, friend or family member Varona's comment in which she says students wanted to strike their own pose in the photo shoot. What does your school do? Do you think this is something you might want to ask your principal or school leadership about considering?
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