Diversity/Equity/Race

Descendants of a once up and coming Black community in Virginia are still affected by the government officials who abused eminent domain to remove their families and build a university. Brandi Kellam, part of the investigative reporting team who won the grand prize at this year’s EWA Awards ceremony, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the lasting impact of this government decision. (EWA Radio 345)

Kyra Miles is pioneering an early childhood education beat at Minnesota Public Radio after the topic received little past coverage. She explains how she’s informing the public and details ECE issues and solutions in Minnesota. (EWA Radio 344)

There’s always something new to learn each year at EWA’s National Seminar, according to journalist Daarel Burnette. Learn how to make the most of this year’s conference, and get the inside scoop on why “glitter cake pops” trended on Twitter after a previous National Seminar. (EWA Radio 343)

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Eric Hoover helps journalists make sense of the “FAFSA crisis of 2024” and explains why it’s a story about race, ethnicity and socioeconomic inequality. (EWA Radio 342).

Maryland is a diverse state, but Black teachers are leaving the profession at a higher rate than teachers of other races. Journalist Kristen Griffith explains why and shares why she’d like to see more education stories about certification and licensing (EWA Radio 341).

Learn about concentrated poverty in communities and how to evaluate school funding formulas created to address the problem. (EWA Radio 340)