In an effort to deepen its understanding of diversity and
inclusion issues, the Education Writers Association recently
fielded a survey asking journalist members to share their views
and experiences. A total of 170 EWA members responded to the
survey, although not every respondent answered every question.
The findings provide insights into current perceptions and
priorities among education reporters, as well as early data to
inform discussions by the EWA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
The Education Writers Association is delighted to honor “Denied:
How Texas Keeps Tens of Thousands of Children Out of Special
Education,” an investigative series from the Houston
Chronicle, with the top prize in the 2016 National Awards for
Education Reporting. This year’s Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize
for Distinguished Education Reporting will go to the reporter
behind the series – Brian Rosenthal.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its
third class of EWA Reporting Fellows, under an initiative aimed
at supporting enterprising journalism projects.
The latest round of the EWA Reporting Fellowship is focused on
examining U.S. education through a global lens. Prior rounds
include college and career readiness and success, as well as high
school redesign.
April 19, 2017 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The
Education Writers Association is delighted to announce the
finalists for the 2016 National Awards for Education Reporting
and the Eddie Prize, recognizing the top education stories in
online, print and broadcast media across the country.
Produced by outlets that ranged from one-person bureaus to news
media powerhouses, 36 entries earned the status of finalist from
EWA’s panel of judges. The entries were characterized by
compelling writing, high-impact visuals, and illuminating
data.
The Education Writers Association today joined a group of
organizations in condemning efforts by the current administration
in Washington to demonize the media and undermine its ability to
inform the public about official actions and policies.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its second class of EWA Reporting Fellows, under an initiative aimed at supporting enterprising journalism projects.
“We were heartened by the quality of the applications and the continued enthusiasm among EWA members for pursuing in-depth reporting projects,” said Caroline Hendrie, EWA’s executive director. “We expect the fellows’ work to advance important conversations about policies and practices shaping America’s schools.”
“A New Era for Education and the Press” is the theme of the
Education Writers Association’s 70th annual National Seminar.
EWA, the national professional organization for journalists and
other writers who cover education, will hold its flagship
conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., from
Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2, 2017.
In releasing the first State of the
Education Beat report last May, I shared my view that no
education reporter should be denied timely access to schools,
campuses, or public information. Yet many EWA members face just
such barriers.
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the
election of the 2016-2017 officers of the Board of Directors, the
addition of a new director, and the appointment of six new
members of the Journalist Advisory Board.
The Education Writers Association expects to add one or more new
members to its Journalist Advisory board in 2016. As a member of
EWA, you are invited to nominate yourself for consideration by
the board’s nominating committee. If you would like to nominate
any other EWA journalist members, please send their names to
Nora Burke and she will contact them.
The Education Writers Association expects to add one or more new
members to its Board of Directors in 2016. As a member of EWA,
you are invited to nominate yourself or another EWA member as a
candidate for consideration by the board’s nominating committee.
EWA’s mission is to increase the quality and quantity of
education coverage to create a better-informed public. We are
interested in receiving nominations of individuals who are
passionately committed to advancing the cause of more and better
journalism on education.
Tomorrow, we will email you a survey about your work in education
journalism.
With your help, this State of the Education Beat study will
gather objective information on the experience and work of
education journalists. Your response to the survey is crucial to
make this study a success.
The survey is anonymous. We have commissioned the non-profit
Education Week Research Center at Editorial Projects in Education
to conduct the study.
If you have any questions, please contact us at study@ewa.org.
A new school year also means upcoming EWA seminars!
EWA gathers experts who provide diverse perspectives and research
to help you cover education. You’ll also have the opportunity to
network with other reporters from national and local outlets.
We provide travel and registration scholarships for qualified
journalists. These scholarships can cover most, if not all, of
your travel expenses.
March 26, 2015 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 National Awards for Education Reporting, honoring exceptional journalism from print, radio and online media outlets across the country.
The 33 honored entries hail from a diverse array of media outlets that range from three-person newsrooms to outlets with hundreds of reporters. More than 240 entrants submitted roughly 360 entries in 18 categories.
EWA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members of its staff, including Erik Robelen, a veteran education reporter and editor who joins EWA today as the organization’s first deputy director.
“With his long experience covering education at the national level, Erik is a great addition to the EWA leadership team,” said Scott Elliott, president of the EWA Board of Directors.
September 3, 2014 – The Education Writers Association is pleased
to announce that two recent bylaws amendments sent before the
membership for a vote passed with overwhelming support.
The first, a proposed change in the fiscal year from July 1
through June 30 to October 1 through September 30, passed with
98.8 percent approval of those voting. The second, which requested that the right
to approve bylaws amendments be given to the board of directors,
passed with a smaller approval rate of 90.6 percent of those
voting.
The national Education Writers Association is pleased to announce
that its 67th National Seminar, the organization’s flagship
annual conference, will take place May 18-20, 2014, on the campus
of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Education Writers Association is
pleased to announce that its 66th National Seminar, the
organization’s flagship annual conference, will take place May
2-4, 2013, on the campus of Stanford University in California.
Titled “Creativity Counts: Innovation in Education and the
Media,” the event will take advantage of its location in the
heart of Silicon Valley to explore approaches that differ from
prevailing practice in both education and journalism.
Race, Ethnicity Seen as Top Priorities for Education Beat Diversity
EWA Members Share Views on Inclusion, Cultural Competencies
In an effort to deepen its understanding of diversity and inclusion issues, the Education Writers Association recently fielded a survey asking journalist members to share their views and experiences. A total of 170 EWA members responded to the survey, although not every respondent answered every question. The findings provide insights into current perceptions and priorities among education reporters, as well as early data to inform discussions by the EWA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
2016 National Winners for the Hechinger, Moskowitz, Eddie Awards in Education Reporting
The Education Writers Association is delighted to honor “Denied: How Texas Keeps Tens of Thousands of Children Out of Special Education,” an investigative series from the Houston Chronicle, with the top prize in the 2016 National Awards for Education Reporting. This year’s Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize for Distinguished Education Reporting will go to the reporter behind the series – Brian Rosenthal.
EWA Announces New ‘Global Lens’ Education Reporting Fellows
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its third class of EWA Reporting Fellows, under an initiative aimed at supporting enterprising journalism projects.
The latest round of the EWA Reporting Fellowship is focused on examining U.S. education through a global lens. Prior rounds include college and career readiness and success, as well as high school redesign.
Finalists for 2016 EWA Awards for Education Reporting and Eddie Prize Announced
Winners To Be Honored at Annual Conference
April 19, 2017 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education Writers Association is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 National Awards for Education Reporting and the Eddie Prize, recognizing the top education stories in online, print and broadcast media across the country.
Produced by outlets that ranged from one-person bureaus to news media powerhouses, 36 entries earned the status of finalist from EWA’s panel of judges. The entries were characterized by compelling writing, high-impact visuals, and illuminating data.
EWA Joins Free Speech, Press Groups in Denouncing Attacks on Media
The Education Writers Association today joined a group of organizations in condemning efforts by the current administration in Washington to demonize the media and undermine its ability to inform the public about official actions and policies.
EWA Announces New Education Reporting Fellows
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce its second class of EWA Reporting Fellows, under an initiative aimed at supporting enterprising journalism projects.
“We were heartened by the quality of the applications and the continued enthusiasm among EWA members for pursuing in-depth reporting projects,” said Caroline Hendrie, EWA’s executive director. “We expect the fellows’ work to advance important conversations about policies and practices shaping America’s schools.”
EWA Announces Theme of 2017 National Seminar
Washington, DC • May 31–June 2, 2017
“A New Era for Education and the Press” is the theme of the Education Writers Association’s 70th annual National Seminar. EWA, the national professional organization for journalists and other writers who cover education, will hold its flagship conference at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., from Wednesday, May 31, through Friday, June 2, 2017.
EWA Joins Journalism Groups To Urge Trump For Government Access
Dear Colleague,
In releasing the first State of the Education Beat report last May, I shared my view that no education reporter should be denied timely access to schools, campuses, or public information. Yet many EWA members face just such barriers.
Update on EWA Boards
April 2016
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the election of the 2016-2017 officers of the Board of Directors, the addition of a new director, and the appointment of six new members of the Journalist Advisory Board.
EWA Welcomes Journalist Advisory Board Nominations
March 2016 Vacancy
The Education Writers Association expects to add one or more new members to its Journalist Advisory board in 2016. As a member of EWA, you are invited to nominate yourself for consideration by the board’s nominating committee. If you would like to nominate any other EWA journalist members, please send their names to Nora Burke and she will contact them.
EWA Welcomes Board Nominations From Members
January 2016 Vacancy
The Education Writers Association expects to add one or more new members to its Board of Directors in 2016. As a member of EWA, you are invited to nominate yourself or another EWA member as a candidate for consideration by the board’s nominating committee.
EWA’s mission is to increase the quality and quantity of education coverage to create a better-informed public. We are interested in receiving nominations of individuals who are passionately committed to advancing the cause of more and better journalism on education.
State of the Education Beat
Dear Colleague,
Tomorrow, we will email you a survey about your work in education journalism.
With your help, this State of the Education Beat study will gather objective information on the experience and work of education journalists. Your response to the survey is crucial to make this study a success.
The survey is anonymous. We have commissioned the non-profit Education Week Research Center at Editorial Projects in Education to conduct the study.
If you have any questions, please contact us at study@ewa.org.
2015-2016 Calendar of Events
Upcoming Seminars for Journalists Members
A new school year also means upcoming EWA seminars!
EWA gathers experts who provide diverse perspectives and research to help you cover education. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other reporters from national and local outlets.
We provide travel and registration scholarships for qualified journalists. These scholarships can cover most, if not all, of your travel expenses.
2014 Award Winners Announced
National Awards for Education Reporting
March 26, 2015 (WASHINGTON, DC)—The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 National Awards for Education Reporting, honoring exceptional journalism from print, radio and online media outlets across the country.
The 33 honored entries hail from a diverse array of media outlets that range from three-person newsrooms to outlets with hundreds of reporters. More than 240 entrants submitted roughly 360 entries in 18 categories.
EWA Announces Theme and Date of 2015 Conference
Chicago Event to Explore Costs and Benefits of Education
The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce that its 68th National Seminar will be held April 20-22, 2015, in the heart of Chicago. Hosted by the Urban Education Institute of the University of Chicago, EWA’s flagship annual conference will focus on “Costs and Benefits: Covering the Economics of Education.”
EWA Welcomes Deputy Director
3 New Hires to Serve Needs of Growing Membership
EWA is pleased to announce the addition of three new members of its staff, including Erik Robelen, a veteran education reporter and editor who joins EWA today as the organization’s first deputy director.
“With his long experience covering education at the national level, Erik is a great addition to the EWA leadership team,” said Scott Elliott, president of the EWA Board of Directors.
EWA Membership Passes Two Bylaws Amendments
September 3, 2014 – The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce that two recent bylaws amendments sent before the membership for a vote passed with overwhelming support.
The first, a proposed change in the fiscal year from July 1 through June 30 to October 1 through September 30, passed with 98.8 percent approval of those voting. The second, which requested that the right to approve bylaws amendments be given to the board of directors, passed with a smaller approval rate of 90.6 percent of those voting.
EWA & SPJ Surveys: Reporters Say PIO Controls Getting Worse
WASHINGTON, DC – On the eve of Sunshine Week 2014, the Education Writers Association and the Society of Professional Journalists have released the results from two surveys about journalists’ experience with obtaining public information.
Announcing the Theme and Venue of the 67th National Seminar
The national Education Writers Association is pleased to announce that its 67th National Seminar, the organization’s flagship annual conference, will take place May 18-20, 2014, on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
EWA Announces Theme and Venue of 2013 National Seminar
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Education Writers Association is pleased to announce that its 66th National Seminar, the organization’s flagship annual conference, will take place May 2-4, 2013, on the campus of Stanford University in California. Titled “Creativity Counts: Innovation in Education and the Media,” the event will take advantage of its location in the heart of Silicon Valley to explore approaches that differ from prevailing practice in both education and journalism.