Diversity/Equity/Race

In her final EWA Radio episode as host, Kavitha Cardoza speaks to CD Davidson-Hiers, an education journalist and colleague who has written about her mental health journey. During her time at EWA, Kavitha connected with many reporters who experienced burnout and other mental health concerns. CD represents them all. (EWA Radio Episode 322)

Some children face physical, mental and emotional dangers: They climb over, squeeze between and crawl under train cars just to get to school. ProPublica’s Topher Sanders discusses how he collaborated with other journalists to investigate the ongoing problem of blocked crossings in Hammond, Indiana. (EWA Radio Episode 321)

Mirtha Donastorg shared nine things she learned covering HBCUs with EWA Radio. Here’s a fact we didn’t know: Some HBCUs are now majority white. She also explains why people who went to HBCUs love HBCUs so much, discusses research on the protective health effects of attending an HBCU and more. (EWA Radio Episode 319)

Some recorded sessions from EWA’s fall 2023 Higher Education Seminar in Riverside, California. 

The hours after the school day ends but before the workday finishes is challenging. How are families finding after-school care? While reporting for Vox and an EWA Reporting Fellowship, Rachel Cohen discovered example programs. She details her findings and the challenges families and child care providers face. (Episode 318)

Katherine “Kati” Kokal began investigating why Florida schools were asking student-athletes for their menstrual health history after receiving a tip. Her local coverage bloomed into a national conversation about student-athletes, medical history and digital privacy. Kati discusses her reporting journey and the “right” way for national outlets to amplify local stories. (EWA Radio Episode 317)