Fifth-grade students at Stanley Switlik Elementary School had a chance to test out their writing and photography chops as they joined Keys Weekly for a workshop session during the school’s Career and Truck Day. An annual staple at Switlik, the morning sessions on March 14 brought dozens of working professionals from throughout the Marathon community to the school for interactive presentations designed to educate and inspire students about the career paths available to them. In their time with the Weekly, students learned about the importance of free, locally-owned media outlets and how a newspaper is put together from start to finish, including the process of taking and captioning photos. Most importantly, students learned about the difference between facts and opinions, and the role of each in professional journalism. (Editor’s note: These fifth-graders have a better understanding than many mainstream media outlets.)
