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PBS News Student Reporting Labs is a hands-on student journalism training program from PBS News that connects young people to real-world experiences and educators to resources and community.

PBS SoCal supports youth journalists and media makers across Southern California by offering classroom workshops, giving studio tours, and creating opportunities to learn with PBS SoCal staff and other journalism professionals.

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