Writing Workshops for Students
Multimedia based workshops to help hone your environmental writing and communication skills
The Bluedot Institute is offering six workshops in the 2026-27 academic year, starting in September 2026. Hone your skills in your favourite topic, or expand your repertoire with our six workshops. Take one or take them all!
When you join our writing workshops for high school students, you’ll:
- learn about different forms of media to cover a story
- have your work edited by a professional editor
- and have a chance to publish your article
Following each workshop, students will have the opportunity to submit one piece of writing to polish for publication on the Bluedot Institute Student Voices website with support from the Bluedot Institute website Student Editor.
Publishing Pathway 2026-2027 Schedule
We meet on the First Wednesday of the month. Click on the session time to register.
September 2, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
Localizing Nationwide News
Feeling overwhelmed by the nationwide coverage of climate issues? Wondering how you can use the media to make a difference? Come find out how to use local journalism to share how your community is taking action against climate change.
October 7, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
The Monster in the Newsroom: Making Sense of AI in Journalism
As Artificial Intelligence technology rapidly expands, it can be used as a trick or a treat in the newsroom.
November 4, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
Breaking Bread, Building Bridges
Everyone has opinions about the news. Learn how to find common ground and conduct interviews on controversial topics.m.
February 3, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
It’s Not You, It’s the Algorithm
It’s News Media Literacy Month, let’s break up with fake news and learn tips on how to verify the right news to share.
March 3, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
Bloom Where You Tell: Multimedia Storytelling
There are so many ways to share a story. Find out what pathway calls to you and empowers you to share your story through your perspective.
April 7, 2026 – 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST
What if the world was…?
If you could solve any climate issue, what would it be? How would the world be different? Learn how to refine it into an Op-Ed to share your personal view.
Students will have a two-week window following each workshop when they may submit their work for editing and consideration for publication.
The primary course instructors are Maya Morales with organizational support from Leigh Anne Neal.
Questions About the Program? Send us a note!