May 18, 2022 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education
Writers Association is pleased to announce the
category finalists for the 2021 National Awards for Education
Reporting, recognizing the top education journalism in the United
States.
In a year featuring dramatic disputes over masking, vaccines,
school closures, and diversity, finalists adroitly covered
high-profile controversies ranging from efforts to address racism
in schools to the way educators handled instruction during the
pandemic.
Washington – After 12 years as executive
director, Caroline Hendrie will be stepping down as the leader of
the Education Writers Association (EWA) in late July, following
EWA’s 75th annual National Seminar, which will be held in Orlando
July 24-26.
It is with tremendous sorrow that we share the news of the death
of EWA member Sierra Jenkins of The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily
Press. She was shot and killed over the weekend in Norfolk,
Virginia, while leaving a restaurant. She was 25.
Jenkins joined EWA in fall 2021. She had already distinguished
herself with strong education reporting for The Pilot and its
sibling publication, the Daily Press.
“What does the research say about that?” If you have ever asked
yourself that question when getting started on an education story
– or think now is a good time to start – we’ve got just the
program for you.
The Education Writers Association is accepting applications to
join our new “Reporting With Education Research” program.
Eligibility is a benefit of EWA membership, which is free for
qualifying journalists.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the class of 2022 for New to the Beat, a mentoring and training program for journalists with less than two years experience covering education.
The 22 rookies were selected through a competitive application process. Each will be matched with an experienced education reporter who will serve as a mentor and coach for the duration of the six-month program. The rookies also take part in specialized training opportunities.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 13th
class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s
drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public
about consequential issues in education.
School finance is a complex but critically important topic for
education journalists to cover. Amid a mass influx of federal
COVID-19 recovery aid, efforts to revamp state funding formulas,
and other developments, the need is urgent for journalists to
help the public make sense of education funding matters.
The Board of Directors of the Education Writers Association is
pleased to announce the election of new officers of the board.
Effective December 1, 2021, the following board officers began
two-year terms:
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 National Awards for Education Reporting. Journalists may submit entries from Nov. 15, 2021, through Jan. 10, 2022.
Journalists who published work in 2021 on any education topic in any medium are encouraged to enter EWA’s annual journalism contest, which honors the best of education reporting across all news media. The awards program offers a total of 20 prizes, with cash awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
As those in education and journalism work to recover from an
extended pandemic, bringing together the community has never been
more critical. The Education Writers Association’s
75th annual National Seminar will provide a
long-awaited opportunity to gather in person for three days of
training, networking, and inspiration.
The Education Writers Association is planning to celebrate its
75th anniversary at the 2022 National Seminar in Orlando,
Florida, from July 24 to 26. But first, we need your
help.
Suggest speakers you’d like to hear, topics to address, and
training to help education journalists from around the
nation.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 12th
class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s
drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public
about consequential issues in education.
The Education Writers Association is seeking an instructional
designer to develop an online course using pre-existing
curriculum materials. The course must be able to be exported to
the WordPress LMS plugin, LearnDash.
Applicants should have significant experience developing engaging
e-learning courses.
The deadline for proposals is June 4, 2021. EWA
will prioritize high quality proposals from contractors with
immediate availability to begin the project. The target date for
project completion is August 1, 2021.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce a call
for proposals for its next class of EWA
Reporting Fellows, in support of enterprising news coverage
of education. The fellowships provide financial awards to
journalists to undertake ambitious reporting and writing
projects. This will be the 12th class of EWA Reporting Fellows.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the
class of 2021 for New to the Beat, a mentoring and training
program for journalists with less than two years experience
covering education.
The 28 rookies were selected through a competitive application
process. Each will be matched with an experienced education
reporter who will serve as a mentor and coach for the duration of
the six-month program. The rookies also take part in specialized
training opportunities.
COVID-19, viral examples of racism, financial distress and
political discord: Reporters covering education amid these crises
have never faced more challenges, or been more important to the
nation. And despite the recent spread of vaccines, hope for
economic recovery, and changes to federal policies, the education
and journalism worlds still both face extraordinary difficulties
in 2021.
COVID-19 has fundamentally disrupted the core enterprise of
schools — teaching and learning. With education reporters on the
front lines to help the public make sense of the pandemic’s
impact on schools and students, EWA is offering a unique
opportunity for journalists to step up their game.
EWA is accepting applications through Feb. 10 for
the New to the
Beat class of ‘21. New to the Beat, one of EWA’s
most popular training programs, offers rookie education
journalists a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills, connect
with peers and mentors, and develop deep knowledge of the
essentials of K-12 and higher education.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 11th
class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s
drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public
about consequential issues in education.
EWA Announces Finalists for 2021 National Awards for Education Reporting
May 18, 2022 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the category finalists for the 2021 National Awards for Education Reporting, recognizing the top education journalism in the United States.
In a year featuring dramatic disputes over masking, vaccines, school closures, and diversity, finalists adroitly covered high-profile controversies ranging from efforts to address racism in schools to the way educators handled instruction during the pandemic.
Leadership Transition at EWA: Caroline Hendrie to Step Down as Executive Director in Summer 2022
Washington – After 12 years as executive director, Caroline Hendrie will be stepping down as the leader of the Education Writers Association (EWA) in late July, following EWA’s 75th annual National Seminar, which will be held in Orlando July 24-26.
In Memoriam: Sierra Jenkins, Virginian-Pilot Education Reporter
It is with tremendous sorrow that we share the news of the death of EWA member Sierra Jenkins of The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. She was shot and killed over the weekend in Norfolk, Virginia, while leaving a restaurant. She was 25.
Jenkins joined EWA in fall 2021. She had already distinguished herself with strong education reporting for The Pilot and its sibling publication, the Daily Press.
Join EWA’s New ‘Reporting With Education Research’ Program
“What does the research say about that?” If you have ever asked yourself that question when getting started on an education story – or think now is a good time to start – we’ve got just the program for you.
The Education Writers Association is accepting applications to join our new “Reporting With Education Research” program. Eligibility is a benefit of EWA membership, which is free for qualifying journalists.
New to the Beat: Announcing the 2022 Rookies
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the class of 2022 for New to the Beat, a mentoring and training program for journalists with less than two years experience covering education.
The 22 rookies were selected through a competitive application process. Each will be matched with an experienced education reporter who will serve as a mentor and coach for the duration of the six-month program. The rookies also take part in specialized training opportunities.
Education Writers Association Announces Winter 2022 Class of Reporting Fellows
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 13th class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public about consequential issues in education.
EWA Caucus on School Finance: An Online Reporting Community
School finance is a complex but critically important topic for education journalists to cover. Amid a mass influx of federal COVID-19 recovery aid, efforts to revamp state funding formulas, and other developments, the need is urgent for journalists to help the public make sense of education funding matters.
EWA Elects 2021-22 Board Officers
The Board of Directors of the Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the election of new officers of the board. Effective December 1, 2021, the following board officers began two-year terms:
Board officers for 2021–22
President: Steve Drummond
Executive Producer, NPR News
Vice President, Journalists: Eva-Marie Ayala
Education Lab Editor, The Dallas Morning News
Entries Are Open for the 2021 National Awards for Education Reporting
Journalists Working in All Media Invited to Compete
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 National Awards for Education Reporting. Journalists may submit entries from Nov. 15, 2021, through Jan. 10, 2022.
Journalists who published work in 2021 on any education topic in any medium are encouraged to enter EWA’s annual journalism contest, which honors the best of education reporting across all news media. The awards program offers a total of 20 prizes, with cash awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
EWA’s 2022 National Seminar: Celebrating 75 Years
As those in education and journalism work to recover from an extended pandemic, bringing together the community has never been more critical. The Education Writers Association’s 75th annual National Seminar will provide a long-awaited opportunity to gather in person for three days of training, networking, and inspiration.
Share Your Best Ideas for EWA’s 2022 National Seminar
The Education Writers Association is planning to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the 2022 National Seminar in Orlando, Florida, from July 24 to 26. But first, we need your help.
Suggest speakers you’d like to hear, topics to address, and training to help education journalists from around the nation.
Education Writers Association Announces Summer 2021 Class of Reporting Fellows
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 12th class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public about consequential issues in education.
EWA Seeks Proposals to Develop Online Course
The Education Writers Association is seeking an instructional designer to develop an online course using pre-existing curriculum materials. The course must be able to be exported to the WordPress LMS plugin, LearnDash.
Applicants should have significant experience developing engaging e-learning courses.
The deadline for proposals is June 4, 2021. EWA will prioritize high quality proposals from contractors with immediate availability to begin the project. The target date for project completion is August 1, 2021.
EWA Announces Winners of the 2020 National Awards for Education Reporting
April 13, 2021 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education Writers Association is delighted to announce the category winners and finalists for the 2020 National Awards for Education Reporting, recognizing the top education journalism in the United States.
EWA Seeks Proposals for Ambitious Reporting Projects
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its next class of EWA Reporting Fellows, in support of enterprising news coverage of education. The fellowships provide financial awards to journalists to undertake ambitious reporting and writing projects. This will be the 12th class of EWA Reporting Fellows.
New to the Beat: Announcing the 2021 Rookies
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the class of 2021 for New to the Beat, a mentoring and training program for journalists with less than two years experience covering education.
The 28 rookies were selected through a competitive application process. Each will be matched with an experienced education reporter who will serve as a mentor and coach for the duration of the six-month program. The rookies also take part in specialized training opportunities.
EWA Opens Registration for 2021 National Seminar
Now What? Reporting on Education Amid Uncertainty
COVID-19, viral examples of racism, financial distress and political discord: Reporters covering education amid these crises have never faced more challenges, or been more important to the nation. And despite the recent spread of vaccines, hope for economic recovery, and changes to federal policies, the education and journalism worlds still both face extraordinary difficulties in 2021.
EWA Caucus on Teaching & Learning: An Online Reporting Community
COVID-19 has fundamentally disrupted the core enterprise of schools — teaching and learning. With education reporters on the front lines to help the public make sense of the pandemic’s impact on schools and students, EWA is offering a unique opportunity for journalists to step up their game.
New to the Beat Class of ‘21: Apply Now
EWA is accepting applications through Feb. 10 for the New to the Beat class of ‘21. New to the Beat, one of EWA’s most popular training programs, offers rookie education journalists a unique opportunity to sharpen their skills, connect with peers and mentors, and develop deep knowledge of the essentials of K-12 and higher education.
Education Writers Association Announces Winter 2021 Class of Reporting Fellows
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its 11th class of EWA Reporting Fellows as part of the organization’s drive to support enterprising journalism that informs the public about consequential issues in education.