THE 2008 MEDIA MATTERS WRITING CONFERENCE FOR NEW ENGLAND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 6 AND 7

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Bob Powers, V.P. Communications and Public Affairs: 617-929-2270, powers@globe.com
Leah Bailey, Executive Director, Boston Globe Foundation – 617-929-1505  LBailey@globe.com

Boston, MA, 2008-10-20 - The Boston Globe Foundation and The University of Massachusetts Boston announce the expansion of the annual Media Matters Writing Conference to include a second day devoted to middle school teachers and their students.  The first day of the conference will be devoted to high school students and teachers, as in years past.

For the fourth year the Media Matters Writing Conference will be held at the UMass Boston’s Campus Center.  The program on Thursday, November 6 is for high school students and teachers.  New this year, teachers and students in grades seven and eight are invited to attend the Media Matters Writing Conference on Friday, November 7.

Both days will focus on enhancing students’ writing skills, and will include workshops on an array of topics including photojournalism, creative writing, investigative reporting, sportscasting, political cartooning, radio broadcasting and much more. 

Workshops will be led by seasoned and expert reporters, newspaper editors, photographers, novelists, career coaches and other professionals with experience in the fields of journalism and writing.

The Media Matters Writing Conference is free and open to students and teachers from any senior and/or junior high school in New England.  Advance registration is required.  Registration is limited and spots fill quickly, so please visit www.umb.edu/mediamatters today for complete workshop and registration information. 

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