France Télévisions is launching a comprehensive educational initiative alongside the 37th annual “Semaine de la presse et des médias dans l’École” (Press and Media Week in Schools), scheduled for March 23-28, 2026. The public broadcasting group, a major partner of the CLEMI (Centre for Education to Media and Information), will mobilize its newsrooms, program teams, and digital platforms to offer an ambitious editorial program aimed at students across France and its overseas territories.
The initiative centers around the theme “Où est l’info?” (“Where is the information?”), focusing on fundamental media literacy skills. France Télévisions aims to provide students with an immersive experience into the workings of a major media organization, addressing the challenges of information verification and the impact of digital usage, including artificial intelligence tools.
Across France’s overseas territories, local stations within the Réseau des 1ère network are tailoring programs to their specific communities. Martinique La 1ère will open its doors to schools for visits of its technical facilities, studios, and newsrooms. Students will participate in news conferences and field reporting exercises, while journalists will visit schools to discuss their careers and the role of information.
In French Guiana, Guyane La 1ère will host visits from students at colleges in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Kourou, and Cayenne. The program includes newsroom conferences, discussions on subject prioritization, and a look at the preparation of the 1 p.m. News broadcast. Students may similarly have the opportunity to accompany reporting teams in the field, illustrating how local information is constructed in a territory susceptible to rumors and disinformation.
Guadeloupe La 1ère will offer classes immersive experiences in its newsroom, while journalists will visit schools to discuss media literacy and information verification. Workshops will focus on fact-checking and content creation, including short interviews and audio-visual capsules.
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon La 1ère, in collaboration with the national education system, will involve students in reporting on how they access information today. A day of workshops with journalists will explore the profession and the challenges posed by fresh digital practices, particularly social media.
On Réunion Island, students will be able to tour Réunion La 1ère, learning about the different roles within the news organization and the importance of reliable information. Journalists will also visit schools to present their function.
In French Polynesia, journalists from Polynésie La 1ère will visit schools in Papeete and surrounding areas. A secondary school class will participate in a podcasting workshop to raise awareness of new narrative forms and digital formats.
New Caledonia La 1ère typically holds its “Semaine de la presse et des médias” from late July to November. Classes from the Southern, Northern, and Loyalty Islands provinces regularly visit the station for exchanges with journalists about information and career opportunities. Journalists also visit schools to meet with students.
Wallis-et-Futuna La 1ère will offer a more intimate approach, welcoming small groups of students to its facilities to explore the workings of radio and television. Journalists will also visit schools to discuss information circulation in the island territory, considering the interplay between oral tradition, social media, and traditional media.
The France Télévisions overseas newsroom in Paris will host a class to observe a news conference and participate in the production of the overseas news broadcast, providing insight into the selection and prioritization of topics and the coordination of editorial content. The program will also address the representation of overseas territories in national news and the challenges of visibility.
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