Articles By Débora Silva

When Débora Silva was a teenager, her favorite television show discussed social issues around the globe. The São Paulo, Brazil native then decided that journalism would be a good profession for her. Ms. Silva, who plans to return to Brazil this summer, graduated in May with her master’s degree from the University of California – Berkeley.

People

When language becomes a barrier for their children at school, parents with limited English proficiency also pay the price.

Students

Chris Dell took a job next to his father, a sports reporter, at age 15. The recent CUNY grad, who has dabbled in entrepreneurship, said he wants to “challenge the assumptions of traditional journalism.”

Students

Kathryn Kenny is no stranger to the news. She learned how to conduct interviews at the young age of 12 and landed her first reporting gig at 14. Ms. Kenny, now 22, has covered several national educational issues.

Blog

Blog

The New York Times Student Journalism Institute in New Orleans for 2014 is now concluded. We will resume in May 2015 in Tucson, Arizona.

In Focus

The National Weather Service of New Orleans/Baton Rouge issued a flash flood watch Wednesday afternoon remaining into effect through Thursday evening.