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Civics education is meant to produce an informed, engaged citizenry. Yet it’s become another frequent target in the ongoing politicization of education. Here’s how journalists should cut through the political noise.
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Early childhood education is complicated, from program budgets to risky reimbursement rates and licensing regulations. Here’s an explainer detailing why the field struggles to survive.
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Journalists and experts detail what’s missing from coverage on diversity, equity and inclusion. They explain what DEI truly is, give historical context and help reporters better cover the topic and federal/state attacks on it.
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How will K-12 schools prepare Black students for careers and higher education in a landscape in which equity-focused programs are under attack? Experts explain.
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There’s a question I’m asked all too often, and one I wish I never, ever had another reason to answer: How should reporters approach covering school shootings?
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The federal Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights was gutted. Conservative lawmakers are reframing civil rights laws and challenging the rights and protections for transgender and nonbinary people. An attorney and veteran journalists help reporters understand how these actions affect transgender and nonbinary youth.
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Apply for an EWA Reporting Fellowship from the Education Writers Association and get up to $5,000 for enterprise education projects.
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Journalist Jo Napolitano conducts a Q&A with immigration attorneys and advocates, discussing the state of legal protections for immigrant students and their rights.
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EWA’s Emily Richmond compiled resources to help journalists save and protect the value of federal data as the Trump administration removes or scales back certain government databases.
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EWA joined a statement led by SPJ condemning the Trump administration's ban on The Associated Press from White House events.
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U.S. schools remain segregated, even after the Supreme Court ruled in 1954 that public school segregation is unconstitutional. What role does school choice play, and how should reporters better cover present-day school segregation?
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It’s not all doom and gloom. Researchers say HBCUs and incubator programs are revitalizing the Black educator pipeline nationwide. Here’s how you can best cover the Renaissance.
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In higher education reporting, accessibility, affordability and the time it takes to graduate are common drivers of great stories. But as the typical path to a degree for students is changing, are journalists keeping up?
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The Journalist's Resource provides tips that will help you interrogate President Trump's proposal to close the U.S. Department of Education, provide historical context and evaluate the agency's effectiveness.
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Experts give an overview of math tracking and detail how some states are addressing the issues it causes.
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This explainer shares the major topics to keep in mind when writing about prison education.
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Two experts give insight into the ongoing debate on procedural vs. conceptual math education in K-12 schools.
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Jo Napolitano of The 74 advises reporters on covering newcomer students as immigration and education continue to be major political issues. She addresses word choice, educational disparities, enrollment trends and explains why this is, at its heart, a school funding story.
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This holiday season, catch up or re-listen to the most popular EWA Radio episodes of the year.
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Thanks to the journalists who wrote online resources in 2024.
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Experts discussed what AI is, what it can be used for and where reporters should look for red flags.
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The Journalist's Resource spotlights free databases journalists can use to report on higher education issues ranging from the changing demographics of U.S. college students to graduation rates, campus crime, faculty salaries and student health.
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Journalist Srishti Prabha compiled tips from experts, creating a resource for more inclusive reporting on people with disabilities.
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A local investigation revealed higher education's role in displacing a Black community. Learn how the reporting team did the award-winning series.
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Journalists and educators share insights on covering climate change on the education beat – including why it’s important and how to seamlessly integrate coverage.
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Amid enrollment declines and college closures, higher ed experts provide tips on following the money.
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As tensions boil over at U.S. colleges, campus leaders and professors agree that finding space for dialogue is key in creating a constructive college culture.
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A student reporter and journalism professionals share tips on how to better collaborate, especially during campus protests.
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Learn about societal and systemic issues that are keeping students from advancing in math and embracing the subject from an early age.
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Citing safety concerns, some colleges canceled events and called in police during protests amid the Israel-Hamas war, sparking free speech concerns. Here are tips for journalists to cover the evolving story.
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Amid conflicting research, here’s why it matters that some colleges are moving away from test-optional policies.
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Research shows Black girls experience gender and race-based stereotypes and adultification bias. Experts, including a Black girlhood studies scholar, and a journalist explain how to better cover Black girls.
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Learn how to go beyond daily reporting on political extremism in public schools, and report meaningful stories that bring real impact.
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Researchers and an educator provide fresh story angles, statistics and sources to better cover the teacher workforce.
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What does it take to run a public school, especially when challenges arise? Learn from principals who have tackled everything from chronic absenteeism to student mental health.
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Here's a brief history of college admissions tests, including the ACT and SAT.
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Undocumented students graduating high school are facing barriers to higher education. Here’s what reporters should know to better cover this student group.
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Get tips for overcoming challenges when reporting on complex school funding systems. Connect the dots between state laws and practices that could impact equity in funding across a state.
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Ann Doss Helms will retire in August after 43 years in daily journalism.
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Experts explain the youth mental health crisis and how to accurately and fairly portray students in the media.
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Efforts in Republican-led states could create challenges for college students voting in the 2024 Election. Here are tips and story ideas to better understand and cover young voters.
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Reporters and researchers shared insight about the state of student data privacy during an EWA workshop at 2024 SXSW EDU.
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How does the use of AI in education affect student outcomes? While detailing the ways AI is increasingly used in education, The Hechinger Report’s Jill Barshay explains why it’s important to keep the focus on student outcomes when covering any type of ed tech.
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There are numerous LGBTQ style guides for journalists, so here's a primer.
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Early childhood education has a severe worker shortage. Here's how to cover pathways into the profession.
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The Boston Globe’s Christopher Huffaker and Deanna Pan produced this teacher strike coverage guide to help reporters get this story right.
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