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There are long-standing myths about after-school programs. Before writing your next story, dive into what the research says. Get tips for finding research and insight into program providers’ data-gathering methods.
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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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It was with immense sadness that we learned this weekend of the death of Fazil Khan, a data reporter at The Hechinger Report and an EWA member.
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Trans Journalists Association is a professional membership organization that promotes more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans issues and communities in the media and supports gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers. Here's the organization's advice for education reporters.Â
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Rachel Cohen of Vox explains why reporters need to maintain their due diligence and skepticism when covering the child care sector. She shares tips to better use data.
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Seven university professors who study private school choice programs offer journalists advice for strengthening news coverage of this divisive topic.
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Teaching about racism, critical race theory and LGBTQ issues is restricted in many states. Understanding these laws can be difficult due to confusing doublespeak and the need to develop further expertise. Here’s an explainer to get you caught up.
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Rural colleges must be a one-stop support shop for their increasingly diverse students, considering they’re often the lone higher education or service provider in their communities. Here are tips to help journalists best evaluate how well rural colleges are serving their students, not just in school but in post-graduation life.
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As the Hispanic population increases in the United States, so does the list of Hispanic-serving institutions, or HSIs. Experts discuss how reporters can best cover this underreported group of colleges.
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Despite high demand, many underserved communities face difficulties accessing after-school programs. Learn about the top trends to watch. Plus, get insight into out-of-school programs that are meeting the needs of their communities.
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Reporting on college-in-prison programs isn’t easy unless you have a source or a journalist on the inside. Ryan M. Moser has been that inside journalist, interviewing incarcerated students in the Florida Department of Corrections. Now working as an independent journalist in Philadelphia, Moser explains why it’s important to partner with incarcerated writers.
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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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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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