About
The Tattler is the student-run newspaper of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Established in 1926, it is the longest-running student newspaper in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Tattler launched its online platform in 2021, serving as an open forum for student journalism and expression.
Our Mission:
Our mission at The Tattler is to publish pieces that inspire, educate, and advance our community. Our staff reports on everything from local to global issues, allowing students to experience real journalism firsthand in the classroom.
Readership:
The Tattler online edition has nearly 30,000 story reads, and this number is constantly increasing. With our weekly drops of fresh information and hot topics, the site has over 2000+ users.
Accomplishments:
In this past year, The Tattler has gained a significant amount of press from newspapers and news stations including– but not limited to– The Washington Post, Politico, NPR, Bethesda Beat, Bethesda Magazine, and ABC News. Professional journalists consistently pick up our scoops, recognizing the talent of our staff. This year, after reading top reporting from The Tattler, The Washington Post reached out to us for a collaboration with our best reporters on the byline.
Some examples from this year include:
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/mcps-to-address-bathroom-safety-concerns-as-parents-voice-frustrations
https://dcist.com/story/23/01/25/bethesda-chevy-chase-high-school-safety-incident/
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