A coalition of student journalists is calling on officials to expand news literacy and youth press opportunities after new data revealed just over 1% of high school students have access to journalism courses at their schools.

According to the new education department report , more than 3,200 students now have access to journalism courses at their schools, out of 265,000 high school students — a sum that, while tiny, marks an increase over previous years.

The Coalition of Student Journalists launched its Journalism for All campaign more than a year ago, prompting the City Council to pass legislation requiring new public data on access to related coursework and student newspapers. Students on Tuesday rallied on the steps of City Hall to push for universal access to journalism courses a

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