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Mission Statement

The Scripps Howard Foundation strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development. The Foundation helps build healthy communities and improve the quality of life through support of sound educational programs, strong families, vital social services, enriching arts and culture, and inclusive civic affairs, with a special commitment to the communities in which the Company does business.

ABOVE:
High school students were reporters during a summer journalism workshop at the E.W. Scripps School at Ohio University. Students received classroom as well as hands-on experience producing a newspaper or a TV news segment.