The first iteration of Hope Squad  was a pre-professional, year-long training program for K-12 students in new approaches, methods, and technologies in transformative journalism. During the 2022-2023 academic year, the first cohort of Hope Squad, with 18 students, met once a month on Zoom and during the SPJ Region 1 Summer Journalism Institute. During each meeting, students learned directly from a specialized professional and workshop their own stories. 

The program has not been offered again since, but we hope to have a new version of Hope Squad in the future.

Thank you!