Coloring contest with a learning goal

This team building activity asks students to color while having access to one color at a time and sometimes using their nondominant hand. Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles: Leadership, Loyalty, Friendship Materials:  Coloring book …

Constitution Day activity

This Constitution Day you can easily do an interactive First Amendment activity that both reviews the rights guaranteed in the First Amendment and prompts important questions. It can be run in just media classes or expanded out to a larger school/community…

Making a difference

Previously, CNN highlighted 10 photos that heightened concern about climate change. This activity asks students to examine how what they cover or include could also make an impact and show the importance of the issue.  Quill and Scroll Guiding…

Setting next year’s goals for Quill and Scroll chapters 

This activity has students reflect on what they did as a chapter and helps set goals for Quill and Scroll for the following academic year. Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles: Leadership, Loyalty, Initiative, Judgment, Friendship Materials:  …

Examining international press freedom

As a Chapter, you can investigate the state of free speech around the world. For those who are interested in international reporting, in any capacity, do they fully understand the risks associated with reporting in war-torn areas or under repressive…

AI, content and writing chapter activity

CNN has highlighted how people are being duped by AI generated content in their social media feeds — including a video about the spread of misinformation by news anchors who were created by AI. Previously, Time previously warned about the…

It’s worth a kick

The last few months can be filled with heavy decisions such as editorial staff and goal setting for the following year. Before that gets into full swing, why not take some time, grab a kickball and have an old fashioned kickball game for a change…

Why journalism matters

NSPA and Quill and Scroll offer the sweatshirt “Journalism Matters Now More than Ever,” but what does it mean? Why does journalism matter? Why is it more important than any time in recent history to make sure we cover our local communities?…

Bring in a pro

It’s always a great time to bring in a speaker. Why not task your Quill and Scroll chapter with finding a speaker and organizing a visit? Have them brainstorm on an area for improvement and then search for local journalists (or nonlocal if…

Quill and Scroll Induction

It’s time to start planning your spring Quill and Scroll induction ceremony. We leave the decisions as to how Quill and Scroll induction happens up to each Chapter. With that in mind, we have a few starter questions for the group. A few…

What is the free press status in your state?

After finding the status of legal protections in their state, students will examine these and learn about their governing policies and guidelines that impact them. Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles: Truth, Learning, Leadership, Loyalty,…

What is the mission of journalism today?

This podcast by Audie Cornish examines not only objectivity, but also public trust and the “shutting out” of news. The podcast includes a journalist talking about covering former President Donald Trump.  Quill and Scroll Guiding Principles:…