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Newspaper PublishingWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Simpson Street Free Press is a Madison, Wisconsin-based nonprofit organization that operates within the newspaper publishing industry. The group emphasizes practical, core-subject academic instruction delivered through student-written newspapers, enabling young reporters to develop hands-on skills while producing content for local readers. Its approach centers on fostering academic achievement and community engagement by providing authentic voices from youth and offering relatable role models to readers, particularly on Madison’s south side. The organization positions itself as a small-to-mid sized social-impact publisher that combines student activity with editorial production to reach thousands of young readers and promote educational values. A notable recent development is the receipt of the 2019 Media Openness Award from the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, reflecting recognition for its journalistic work and openness. The organization is part of the broader nonprofit and youth-focused publishing landscape and maintains an online presence at its website.