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improve the quality and quantity of education coverage through
information, training, and customized support to help reporters and
other communicators carry out their vital missions.
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Message From EWA's Director
Few people go into journalism to crunch numbers, but dealing with data is a
crucial part of the education beat. If you’re interested in become your
newsroom’s statistics expert – or if you just want to put your district’s test
scores into the most relevant context – EWA is here for you.
We have two great training opportunities coming up for
reporters who are tired of flinching at spreadsheets and line graphs. The first
is Friday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. Eastern time,
when we’ll host our next webinar, Do
the Math: Outsmarting Statistics. Holly Hacker, statistics guru
and education reporter for the Dallas Morning News, will show you the basics
for understanding how to effectively report on statistics. This fast-paced session
is a great introduction to stats-based journalism. Space is limited, so
register in advance by clicking here.
If you want to go deeper, take a look at Diving Into
Data, our March 9-12 workshop at
the University of Colorado Denver. This intensive training will give you the
tools to produce thought-provoking, data-based reporting. The deadline
to apply is 5 p.m. on Jan. 26.
Hope to see you there!
Caroline Hendrie
Registration Now OPEN For EWA's 65th National Seminar
Learning From Leaders: What Works for Stories and Schools will take place May 17-19, 2012, in Philadelphia. An estimated 250
reporters, authors, producers, editors, researchers, bloggers, and
others will gather for three days of in-depth discussions, site visits,
newsmaker speeches, and interactive workshops on education and its
coverage. Winners of the National Awards for Education Reporting will be
honored at the event, and the winner of the contest's grand prize will
be announced. EWA's flagship conference is being co-hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate
School of Education and the American Educational
Research Association. As ever, the event will be tailored to meet the unique needs and interests
of journalists who cover education at all levels.
Click here to register. For sponsorship and advertisement
opportunities, please contact Stephanie Cvetetic at scvetetic@ewa.org.
Less Than 2 Weeks Left to Enter EWA Contest
Apply for EWA’s reporting contest without further delay!
Recognition
for a job well done isn’t so easy to find, especially in today’s
challenging news environment. Our annual contest, which honors exemplary
education coverage in all media, is a terrific way to earn a
much-needed pat on the back—and a little more cash for your wallet.
The deadline to enter the National Awards for Education Reporting is
January 31, a date that’s fast approaching. Check out the contest categories
and frequently asked questions, and feel free to contact Stephanie
Cvetetic with questions or for additional information.
Don’t sell yourself short: Submit your entry today!
Public Editor Emily Richmond Is Here for You
If you need help tracking down a source, are having trouble getting
access to a school or want to brainstorm on your next big project, email
Emily at erichmond@ewa.org. If you're on deadline and need immediate assistance, feel free to call her at (202) 452-9830, ext. 1006.
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