by Marcy Burstiner | 7 Nov 2025 | Journalism, News Decoder Tips, Writing
Many think writing a story isn’t worth the effort when you have AI to do it. But there is satisfaction that only comes by doing it from scratch. A woman chops vegetables. (Photo by Nicolesy) At News Decoder, we share advice for young people from experts in...
by Charissa Egger | 6 Nov 2025 | Education, India, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
To conduct new research, scholars need access to past studies. But often that costs money that many can’t afford. India is trying to fix that problem. A library has an aisle closed for subscribers. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
by Marcy Burstiner | 6 Oct 2025 | Education, News Decoder Updates
News Decoder gives young people the platform to tell the world what they see and hear around them. In the process, we all learn how much we have in common. Three teens in a high school. (Illustration by News Decoder) When I hear or see something I think is wrong I...
by Mila Heron | 29 Sep 2025 | Education, Health and Wellness, Hewitt, Sports, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Your coach and team count on you to play your best. You’ve got class assignments due and tests to study for. Your friends want you to go out. Where’s the time? A soccer player is juxtaposed against a warning on a blackboard that homework is due....
by Marcy Burstiner | 4 Sep 2025 | Education, Journalism
A global competition has found that collaborations between news organizations and young people can benefit both. A bank of press microphones including ones that say youth voice and teen press. (Illustration by News Decoder) Each year, Global Youth & News Media...