About the Journalist Advisory Board
The Education Writers Association’s Journalist Advisory Board is a group of accomplished journalists who help EWA carry out its mission to strengthen the community of education writers and improve the quality of education coverage to better inform the public.
Formed in September 2012, the panel provides input and feedback on a range of membership and programming questions. Such topics include efforts to improve member engagement, EWA’s events, the National Awards for Education Reporting, and online resources aimed at bolstering education journalists’ skills and knowledge.
2025-27 Journalist Advisory Board
Members of the EWA Journalist Advisory Board are appointed by the president of the EWA Board of Directors and serve two-year terms. The Journalist Advisory Board consists of members from a mix of regional and national media organizations.
Leah Clapman
PBS NewsHour
Jason Gonzales
Chalkbeat Colorado
Sara Hebel
Open Campus
José Martínez
69 News (Pennsylvania)
Ashley McBride
The Oaklandside
Cheyanne Mumphrey
The Associated Press
Jennifer Pignolet
The Detroit News
Jasper Smith
The Chronicle of Higher Education
