Bringing the Cronkite Van to Your SchoolBeginning in January 2008, the Cronkite School will bring journalism education to high schools in Arizona. The school has equipped a van with a television camera, microphones, audio recorders, a portable anchor desk and displays. Students will get the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be on camera and will have access to a variety of other hands-on experiences under the direction of Cronkite High School Journalism Institute Director Anita Luera. The van can be set up at outdoor events, such as fairs, or the equipment can be moved indoors for job fairs and classroom visits. The mobile outreach program is funded by a grant from the Stardust Foundation, a non-profit corporation founded by Jerry Bisgrove in 1993. Headquartered in Scottsdale, the foundation is designed to selectively provide grants to organizations that impact the linked concepts of family and neighborhood stability. For more information on scheduling a free visit, contact Luera at 480.965.5477. |