Ambassador Program 3.0
Empowering Students to Lead, Learn & Report the Change
Theme: “My Future, My Dream”
- Imagine it
- Design it
- Share it with the world!
About the Program
Phase 1: SPARK – The NewsSpark Challenge
Students answer five curated questions from each issue of Education Thrive News.
Questions are based on real news stories, encouraging:
Critical thinking
Reflection
Why the news matters today
Top-performing entries are selected as official Education Thrive Ambassadors.
Phase 2: GROW – The Ambassador Academy
Interactive online sessions covering:
Journalism & Storytelling
Public Speaking & Leadership
Digital Literacy & Responsible Media Use
Community Action & Collaboration
Participants earn:
Digital badges
Certificates
Leadership points
Phase 3: LEAD – School Correspondence & Youth Projects
Ambassadors become Student Correspondents, documenting:
Inspiring stories
School achievements
Youth-led initiatives
They collaborate through Thrive Circles, creating:
Digital magazines
Student campaigns
Monthly theme projects (e.g., Sustainability, Innovation in Education)
Phase 4: SHINE – The Annual Thrive Summit
The year concludes with the Education Thrive Leadership & Media Summit, celebrating:
Outstanding student ambassadors
Partner school contributions
Excellence in creativity, leadership & media literacy
Why Your School Should Join
Benefits for Students
Builds critical thinking & media literacy
Encourages responsible digital citizenship
Fosters public speaking & leadership
National-level visibility through Education Thrive
Certificates, badges & mentorship with educators and journalists
Benefits for Schools
Recognition as an Education Thrive Partner School
National-level features for your school’s achievements
Access to:
Teacher training modules
Guidelines and rubrics
Coordinator’s program kit
Eligibility for:
School of the Month
Partner School Spotlight
Strengthens your school’s reputation as a forward-thinking, leadership-driven institution
New Initiatives for 2025
To ensure year-round engagement, students can also join:
Thrive Writes
Monthly writing challenges inspired by current news.
Thrive Talks
Student-led interviews with educators, innovators & community leaders.
Thrive Labs
Youth-driven projects linking journalism with community impact.
Thrive Expo
Annual showcase of student-led innovations and creative media work.
Digital Integration
Every participating school receives access to the Education Thrive Digital Portal, enabling coordinators to:
Submit entries & track progress
Access academy modules
View leaderboards
Participate in moderated student forums
Offline participation is also supported for schools with limited internet access.
Collaboration & Support
Education Thrive proudly collaborates with leading institutions, including:
Times NIE (The Times of India) – Mentorship & media support
UNICEF YuWaah & UNESCO MIL Alliance – Youth empowerment & media literacy
CBSE & NCERT Media Literacy Initiatives – Curriculum alignment
Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) – Environmental journalism
Google for Education & YouTube Learning – Digital storytelling workshops
These partnerships enrich the program and provide real-world exposure for students.
How to Enroll Your School
Nominate a Thrive Coordinator (teacher/librarian).
Encourage students to participate in the NewsSpark Challenge.
Submit the school’s top entries via:
🌐 www.educationthrivenews.inCelebrate your ambassadors as they represent your school at the national level.
Together, We Thrive
By joining this initiative, your school becomes part of a growing national movement that champions student voice, media awareness, and creative citizenship.
“Read the world. Report the change. Rise as a leader.”
