Simpson Street Free Press

Simpson Street Free Press Madison, Wisconsin's National Award-Winning Teen Newspaper Simpson Street Free Press is an organization built on ideas and innovation. We publish newspapers.

We deploy a streamlined and efficient non-profit model. SSFP delivers high-impact, core subject academic instruction. Our writers are kids. Student reporters learn practical academic skills, which they can readily apply in the classroom. But much more is accomplished with every new stroke at their keyboard. Free Press writers are also authentic, local role models. Their influential and powerful vo

ices resonate far beyond their south-side newsrooms. Our dedicated students reach thousands of young readers with positive messages of academic success and community engagement. This is our multi-mission service-delivery model at work. Young people learn practical skills in proven, hands on ways. Then they publish written work that inspires and fascinates their peers.

Need a feel‑good read? SSFP reporter Lincoln Roos dives into The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, a heart‑tugging adventure ab...
04/16/2025

Need a feel‑good read? SSFP reporter Lincoln Roos dives into The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, a heart‑tugging adventure about Roz, a shipwrecked robot who learns to love, feel, and survive in the wild. Read his full review below and more in our Book Talk section!

https://simpsonstreetfreepress.org/book-talk/

Happy International Beaver Day! SSFP reporter Ermiyas Abiy shares why these furry engineers are so important to our envi...
04/07/2025

Happy International Beaver Day! SSFP reporter Ermiyas Abiy shares why these furry engineers are so important to our environment—and how protecting wetlands helps beavers thrive. Read more below or online:

https://simpsonstreetfreepress.org/science/Beaver-Day

SSFP student reporters and local journalists interview candidates for this year’s school board race. With the April 1st ...
03/29/2025

SSFP student reporters and local journalists interview candidates for this year’s school board race. With the April 1st election around the corner, now’s your chance to catch up! Stay informed and get to know who’s on the ballot.

https://youtu.be/KmUiHo704YY?si=s97VPciDF4o4LSzT

Simpson Street Free Press hosted an online Q&A session for candidates seeking election to the Madison school board – seats 4, 5 and 3. Questions to candidate...

Scientists are using a remote Arctic crater to simulate Mars missions, while new spacecraft are set to explore Venus’ ex...
03/27/2025

Scientists are using a remote Arctic crater to simulate Mars missions, while new spacecraft are set to explore Venus’ extreme climate. SSFP reporters dive into these fascinating studies of our planetary neighbors. Read more below or on our online Space Science section:

Missed it the first time? Catch up on our Madison School Board candidate Q&A, where SSFP students and local journalists ...
03/17/2025

Missed it the first time? Catch up on our Madison School Board candidate Q&A, where SSFP students and local journalists asked the tough questions about the future of our schools.

https://youtu.be/KmUiHo704YY?si=OiZClNyNDLpb4g8d

Simpson Street Free Press hosted an online Q&A session for candidates seeking election to the Madison school board – seats 4, 5 and 3. Questions to candidate...

St. Patrick’s Day is here! 🍀 SSFP reporter Marco Flores explores the history behind the holiday and the real story of St...
03/17/2025

St. Patrick’s Day is here! 🍀 SSFP reporter Marco Flores explores the history behind the holiday and the real story of St. Patrick. Learn why people wear green and how myths shaped this celebration. Read more below or online:

https://simpsonstreetfreepress.org/history/St-Patricks-Day

Local journalists from The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, and Simpson Street Free Press interview candidates fo...
03/15/2025

Local journalists from The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, and Simpson Street Free Press interview candidates for the Madison School Board.

https://youtu.be/KmUiHo704YY?si=OiZClNyNDLpb4g8d

Simpson Street Free Press hosted an online Q&A session for candidates seeking election to the Madison school board – seats 4, 5 and 3. Questions to candidate...

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