In the Classroom
Real-world journalism training. Powered by CNN.
Support future journalists with free, broadcast-ready news content. CNN Newsource in the Classroom enables student-produced newscasts and school-branded digital platforms.
24/7 digital distribution
Daily live events across multiple channels
Real-time editorial collaboration
Build hands-on newsroom skills
Students learn to:
- Produce and write newscasts
- Edit video packages (VO/NAT, reporter tracks)
- Localize national and global stories
- Use scripts and rundowns
- Develop editorial judgment and production skills
Access ready-to-use news content
- National and international coverage from CNN bureaus and 1,000+ partners
- Video formats: packages, VO, NAT sound, SOT, raw footage
- Companion scripts included
- Coverage across health, business, tech, sports, and more
Free & easy for high schools and universities
- No equipment required
- Secure access via the CNN Newsource platform
- Content for non-commercial, student use
- Available for qualifying schools
Get Started
If you would like to become a CNN Newsource in the Classroom affiliate, please complete the application and license agreement linked below, and submit both to sandra.turner@cnn.com.
