Daily News Lesson

SHOW ALL

Sept. 29, 2023, 10:44 a.m.

Student journalists draw attention to food cost disparities in low-income neighborhoods

SUMMARY

This story was produced at the 2023 Student Reporting Labs Summer Academy by fellows Effie Gross, Precious Foreman, Sriya Tallapragada, and Mielat Zeray, Youth Media Producer Christopher Schwalm, SRL Educator Michael Conrad and Executive Director Leah Clapman.

For a transcript of this story, click here.

News wrap alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.

FIVE FACTS

  • Where did this research take place?
  • Who led the research project?
  • How did the Hyde Square Task Force carry out the research?
  • What did the research team find?
  • Why did the researchers report their findings to the media?

FOCUS QUESTIONS

What impact do you think this research project might have had on the community where the students lived? What do you think was their most effective strategy for making a difference?

News analysis: Why do you think this story was produced by students? What does having students making the story add to the story overall?

Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?

FOR MORE

What students can do: How can you make a difference in your own neighborhood? As a class, discuss a local issue that might need more attention. Then outline a strategy:

  • How can you find out more about the topic?
  • Who can help you?
  • Once you know more about the topic, how can you make a difference?

Fill out this form to share your thoughts on Classroom’s resources. Sign up for NewsHour Classroom’s ready-to-go Daily News Lessons delivered to your inbox each morning.

Recent Daily News Lessons

health

Daily News Lesson

Monitoring the Midterms: Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

Learn about the rise in healthcare costs and thousands losing their coverage

dance-1024x576

Daily News Lesson

Syrian dancer reflects on escaping ISIS and finding freedom through ballet

Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. His story is one of perseverance and unwavering dedication to his passion.

treasure-1024x576

Daily News Lesson

Restored Greek Byzantine palace offers blueprint for preserving cultural heritage

The Greek culture ministry has opened a stunning, restored palace from the Byzantine era in the 1300s.

trumpress-1024x683

Daily News Lesson

AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan top agenda at Trump-Xi summit

The U.S. and China have agreed to extend what they call a trade truce.

SUPPORTED BY VIEWERS LIKE YOU. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:

PBS News Hour Classroom

Copyright © 2025 News Hour Production LLC. All Rights Reserved

Illustrations by Annamaria Ward