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Projects, lesson plans, storytelling resources and tutorials just for you. StoryMaker is a powerful learning platform developed by PBS News Student Reporting Labs to build the next generation of media creators.

StoryMaker gives you the tools: lesson plans, projects, explainers and other resources proven to increase critical thinking,…

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Instead of submitting fully produced stories, SRL invites students to pitch their story ideas first.

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Meet Elizabeth Ward, an A/V Teacher at Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup, Washington. Discover Elizabeth’s favorite lessons,…