Workshop for Young Leaders
Educada introduces the fundamentals of storytelling through photography and writing. Educada’s Caden Choi led a workshop at a Tustin Unified School District elementary school, working with students who are members of their school’s leadership team. The visit centered on an introduction to journalism and media — covering both photographic and written storytelling — and concluded […]
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist Teaches Refugees Across the Globe
There are moments in a young journalist’s life that quietly reshape how they see the world. Participating in a recent class with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Arelis Hernandez was one of those moments. Educada project lead Caden Choi worked with Rohingyatographer to put together a session bridging human rights, photography and journalism. It was a powerful […]
Rebuilding Local News—One Student Newsroom at a Time
Across the country, communities are facing a growing crisis: the disappearance of local news. As legacy outlets shrink or shut down, “news deserts” are expanding—leaving residents without reliable, community-centered reporting. At the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism’s Center for Community and Local Partnerships (CCLP), researchers are working to address this gap in an […]
Coming Full Circle
Students Explore the Power of Media and Film in Journalism Educator Rosalia Soria once sat in the same classrooms her students now fill at Bridge Street Elementary School in Los Angeles. Today, she teaches fifth grade at her alma mater, turning a childhood dream into a full-circle reality. “We need to raise up the next […]
A Transformative Encounter: Meet Veteran Journalist Herb White
Educada proudly organized a special journalist visit for Stewart County Knights—middle and high school students eager to explore the world of journalism. The visit featured a conversation with Herb White, Editor-in-Chief of The Charlotte Post, a historic newspaper that has served as a voice for Charlotte’s African American community for more than 140 years. As one of the […]
Immersive Journalism Experience in Colleton County, SC
Over 100 students in Colleton County, South Carolina, recently participated in an unforgettable educational experience centered around the life of Omar Ibn Said, a prominent African Muslim scholar who was abducted and sold into slavery. His autobiographic and religious works, along with his poetry, have survived to this day. The event was made possible through […]
A Day with an Emmy-nominated Filmmaker and Journalist
Bridging Education and Social Responsibility with Esha Chhabra
In an inspiring event that showcased the power of storytelling and social responsibility, Educada partnered with the Pulitzer Center to bring award-winning author and journalist Esha Chhabra to the students of Riverview Middle School and ACE Charter High School. Over 500 eager students and educators gathered to listen to Ms. Chhabra speak about her mission […]
National Forum to Advance Rural Education
Educational Outreach was in the air in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, host city of the 2024 National Forum to Advance Rural Education. Educada director Caden Choi was invited to meet with education leaders at the forum by NREA executive director, Dr. Allen Pratt. Choi had a productive time connecting with educators and researchers who work with […]
Superintendents and High School Educators
In July 2024, Educada Director of Programs Caden Choi was invited to speak at the Small School District Association’s Superintendents and High School Leaders Summit. The SSDA represents two-thirds of the school districts in California and represents geographically diverse regions across the state. Attendees included over 150 California superintendents of schools and high school principals/educators. […]