With colleges and universities under increased pressure to ensure
that more students earn degrees without amassing mountains of
debt, journalists are at the forefront in examining how these
institutions measure up. But there’s one major obstacle
that both colleges and reporters share when it comes to making
sense of how well these schools are meeting their goals:
insufficient data.
Barely a day goes by that charter schools aren’t in the news
somewhere. A quarter century after the first state law allowing
charters was enacted, the sector has expanded to serve upwards of
2.5 million students in 43 states. With this growth has come
increased attention — and intense scrutiny.
The election of Republican Donald Trump is sure to reshape
federal policy for education in significant ways, from
prekindergarten to college, especially coupled with the GOP’s
retaining control of Congress.
Although Trump spent relatively little time on education in his
campaign, he did highlight the issue from time to time, from his
sharp criticism of the Common Core and high student debt loads to
proposing a plan to significantly expand school choice. And
Congress has a long to-do list, including reauthorization of the
Higher Education Act.
What will be the impact of the new Every Student Succeeds Act on
states and schools, both in policy and practice? EWA will examine
an array of issues with the federal law, including testing and
accountability, Title I funding, teachers, stakeholder
engagement, and curriculum.
Now that the White House race has narrowed to Hillary Clinton and
Donald Trump, how is education playing out as an issue in the
campaign? Will it prove an important fault line between the
Democratic and Republican candidates? Will Trump offer any
details to contrast with Clinton’s extensive set of proposals
from early childhood to higher education? What are the potential
implications for schools and colleges depending on who wins the
White House? Also, what other races this fall should be on the
radar of journalists, whether elections for Congress, state
legislatures, or governor?
What new techniques and practices should higher education embrace
to ensure that more students graduate? Join the Education Writers
Association September 16–17 at Arizona State University to
explore cutting-edge innovations that aim to address financial,
academic, and social barriers. More on the
seminar theme.
This annual seminar is one of the largest gatherings of
journalists covering postsecondary education. Network with others
covering this beat and step up your coverage for the upcoming
academic year.
El término “equidad” es usado comúnmente por educadores,
legisladores y otros para indicar el concepto de una educación
justa o en la que la oportunidad está bien distribuida. Aunque no
es fácil de medir, los estudiantes de minoría, los de hogares de
pocos ingresos y los que están aprendiendo inglés a menudo
enfrentan desigualdad en el salón de clases, como por ejemplo
menos maestros de alta calidad, menos recursos, acceso limitado a
clases avanzadas y mayor dificultad para obtener un diploma
universitario.
The Education Writers Association, the national professional
organization for journalists who cover education, is thrilled to
announce that its annual conference will take place from Sunday,
May 1, through Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in the historic city of
Boston.
Co-hosted by Boston University’s College of Communication and
School of Education, EWA’s 69th National Seminar will examine a
wide array of timely topics in education — from early childhood
through career — while expanding and sharpening participants’
skills in reporting and storytelling.
Join the Education Writers Association for a lively conversation
with leading education journalists on the stories to watch in
2016. Amid major changes in the national policy landscape, key
questions are on the table for educators, policymakers, and
students: In this presidential election year, how are the fault
lines over K-12 school reform shifting? What higher education
trends have the most momentum? What’s in store for our littlest
learners? And how will battles over politics and policy affect
what happens in the classroom — from preschool through graduate
school?
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“College and career readiness” has become the rallying cry for
what high schools should aim to achieve for their graduates. But
large numbers of students still arrive on college campuses
needing remedial courses, and many of those who are academically
ready still struggle to adapt to college and earn their degrees.
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711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Despite persistent political debates, the Common Core State
Standards are now a classroom reality in public schools across
the country. Yet much is in flux as educators wrestle with how
best to teach the Common Core — or their own state’s version of
it — and some states rethink the tests tied to the new K-12
standards.
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711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
In the campaign for the White House, education has gained
considerable attention, from proposals to make college debt-free
to sharp criticism of the Common Core standards. The fault lines
are not simply between Democrats and Republicans, but also among
candidates in each of the two parties, and competing factions in
their political ranks.
Many economists warn that the path to jobs is getting harder, as
old industries get eclipsed by disruptive technologies and new
fields arise that call for new skills. The task for schools is
hardly simple: overhaul a system designed for the industrial age
so that it prepares young people to thrive in the information
age. While education alone is unlikely to address the country’s
changing needs, scholars and educators are increasingly looking
to concepts like grit, motivation and learning from mistakes to
propel a new generation of students to become tomorrow’s talented
workers.
There’s no question that living in a neighborhood with
concentrated poverty and racial isolation can take a big toll on
children’s learning. But how can journalists go deeper to better
understand — and convey to readers — the educational challenges
posed when families don’t have enough money for food, heat and
other essentials, and often encounter the trauma of neighborhood
violence? How can stories get beyond the stereotypes and
statistics to put a human face on the circumstances of children
in highly impoverished neighborhoods, and how those are
translating into the classroom?
In 2016, a wealth of new international testing data and analysis
will be issued from two major assessments at the precollegiate
level. The results for students in dozens of countries are sure
to once again spark debate over U.S. standing on the global stage
and the implications for schools.
With a critical shortage of teachers looming on the horizon, a
perennial issue becomes more urgent. How well are America’s
teachers prepared? Are future teachers ready for the first day of
school? What is the evidence and should colleges of education and
other training programs be held accountable?
Hay casi 12 millones de latinos matriculados en las escuelas
públicas en los de Estados Unidos y la cifra sigue creciendo: Se
proyecta que aumentará a 15.6 millones durante la próxima década.
Sin embargo, estas cifras no nos presentan la historia completa
sobre la educación de los estudiantes latinos. Cada día es más
importante entender las estadísticas y reportar lo que realmente
está pasando en los salones de clase, y esta labor es
especialmente importante para los periodistas que trabajan en los
medios de comunicación en español.
If you want to learn the skills to push your reporting on numbers
to the next level, apply now to EWA’s Diving Into Data Workshop,
a four-day seminar on collecting and analyzing data at the
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. The data
workshop is meant to encourage reporters to be more active with
data-based reporting, whether for quick-hit stories or longer
projects.
More knowledge. More skill. More potential. No matter what reason
a student enrolls in college, the ultimate goal is usually the
same: a degree that will expand opportunities. But for many
students, earning a degree and finding work in their chosen field
may pose stark and unanticipated challenges. And for many of
their communities, turning colleges and universities into
reliable places to find qualified candidates for the jobs that
are available may prove easier said than done.
The Education Writers Association and American Educational
Research Association are joining forces to offer a fellowship
program for journalists interested in broadening their
understanding of education data. Reporters and editors chosen for
the fellowships will attend an intensive joint data workshop, as
well as data-oriented sessions at EWA’s 68th National Seminar
hosted by The University of Chicago and AERA’s 2015 Annual
Meeting in the Windy City.
Doing More With Higher Ed Data: From Policy to Newsrooms
Philadelphia • February 2–3, 2017
With colleges and universities under increased pressure to ensure that more students earn degrees without amassing mountains of debt, journalists are at the forefront in examining how these institutions measure up. But there’s one major obstacle that both colleges and reporters share when it comes to making sense of how well these schools are meeting their goals: insufficient data.
Covering Charters Schools at the 25-Year Mark
Los Angeles • January 26–27, 2017
Barely a day goes by that charter schools aren’t in the news somewhere. A quarter century after the first state law allowing charters was enacted, the sector has expanded to serve upwards of 2.5 million students in 43 states. With this growth has come increased attention — and intense scrutiny.
Election 2016: New President, New Education Agenda
Washington, D.C. • November 14, 2016
The election of Republican Donald Trump is sure to reshape federal policy for education in significant ways, from prekindergarten to college, especially coupled with the GOP’s retaining control of Congress.
Although Trump spent relatively little time on education in his campaign, he did highlight the issue from time to time, from his sharp criticism of the Common Core and high student debt loads to proposing a plan to significantly expand school choice. And Congress has a long to-do list, including reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
The ABCs of ESSA: Smart Questions, Better Stories
Chicago • October 6–7, 2016
What will be the impact of the new Every Student Succeeds Act on states and schools, both in policy and practice? EWA will examine an array of issues with the federal law, including testing and accountability, Title I funding, teachers, stakeholder engagement, and curriculum.
The U.S. Elections & Education: Part 1
Washington, D.C. • August 30, 2016
Now that the White House race has narrowed to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, how is education playing out as an issue in the campaign? Will it prove an important fault line between the Democratic and Republican candidates? Will Trump offer any details to contrast with Clinton’s extensive set of proposals from early childhood to higher education? What are the potential implications for schools and colleges depending on who wins the White House? Also, what other races this fall should be on the radar of journalists, whether elections for Congress, state legislatures, or governor?
Higher Ed 2016
September 16–17 • Tempe, Arizona
What new techniques and practices should higher education embrace to ensure that more students graduate? Join the Education Writers Association September 16–17 at Arizona State University to explore cutting-edge innovations that aim to address financial, academic, and social barriers. More on the seminar theme.
This annual seminar is one of the largest gatherings of journalists covering postsecondary education. Network with others covering this beat and step up your coverage for the upcoming academic year.
Tempe, Arizona
Equidad en la educación: Lo que eso significa para estudiantes latinos
Tercera conferencia anual sobre medios de comunicación de la EWA
El término “equidad” es usado comúnmente por educadores, legisladores y otros para indicar el concepto de una educación justa o en la que la oportunidad está bien distribuida. Aunque no es fácil de medir, los estudiantes de minoría, los de hogares de pocos ingresos y los que están aprendiendo inglés a menudo enfrentan desigualdad en el salón de clases, como por ejemplo menos maestros de alta calidad, menos recursos, acceso limitado a clases avanzadas y mayor dificultad para obtener un diploma universitario.
69th EWA National Seminar
The Education Writers Association, the national professional organization for journalists who cover education, is thrilled to announce that its annual conference will take place from Sunday, May 1, through Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in the historic city of Boston.
Co-hosted by Boston University’s College of Communication and School of Education, EWA’s 69th National Seminar will examine a wide array of timely topics in education — from early childhood through career — while expanding and sharpening participants’ skills in reporting and storytelling.
What’s Next Out West?: Education Stories to Watch in 2016
Special Afternoon Event for Communications Professionals in California
Join the Education Writers Association for a lively conversation with leading education journalists on the stories to watch in 2016. Amid major changes in the national policy landscape, key questions are on the table for educators, policymakers, and students: In this presidential election year, how are the fault lines over K-12 school reform shifting? What higher education trends have the most momentum? What’s in store for our littlest learners? And how will battles over politics and policy affect what happens in the classroom — from preschool through graduate school?
711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
College Readiness: What Does It Mean for Higher Ed?
“College and career readiness” has become the rallying cry for what high schools should aim to achieve for their graduates. But large numbers of students still arrive on college campuses needing remedial courses, and many of those who are academically ready still struggle to adapt to college and earn their degrees.
711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Teaching & Testing in the Common Core Era
Despite persistent political debates, the Common Core State Standards are now a classroom reality in public schools across the country. Yet much is in flux as educators wrestle with how best to teach the Common Core — or their own state’s version of it — and some states rethink the tests tied to the new K-12 standards.
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Education & the 2016 White House Race
Insight Into Covering Education This Election Season
In the campaign for the White House, education has gained considerable attention, from proposals to make college debt-free to sharp criticism of the Common Core standards. The fault lines are not simply between Democrats and Republicans, but also among candidates in each of the two parties, and competing factions in their political ranks.
New Lens on Learning: The Hidden Value of Motivation, Grit and Engagement
Many economists warn that the path to jobs is getting harder, as old industries get eclipsed by disruptive technologies and new fields arise that call for new skills. The task for schools is hardly simple: overhaul a system designed for the industrial age so that it prepares young people to thrive in the information age. While education alone is unlikely to address the country’s changing needs, scholars and educators are increasingly looking to concepts like grit, motivation and learning from mistakes to propel a new generation of students to become tomorrow’s talented workers.
In the Neighborhood: Covering Poverty’s Influence on Education
Seminar on Poverty & Education
There’s no question that living in a neighborhood with concentrated poverty and racial isolation can take a big toll on children’s learning. But how can journalists go deeper to better understand — and convey to readers — the educational challenges posed when families don’t have enough money for food, heat and other essentials, and often encounter the trauma of neighborhood violence? How can stories get beyond the stereotypes and statistics to put a human face on the circumstances of children in highly impoverished neighborhoods, and how those are translating into the classroom?
Beyond the Border: Covering U.S. Education in a Global Context
Seminar on International Comparisons and Lessons
In 2016, a wealth of new international testing data and analysis will be issued from two major assessments at the precollegiate level. The results for students in dozens of countries are sure to once again spark debate over U.S. standing on the global stage and the implications for schools.
Ready for Day 1? Covering the Education of Teachers
Seminar on Teacher Education
With a critical shortage of teachers looming on the horizon, a perennial issue becomes more urgent. How well are America’s teachers prepared? Are future teachers ready for the first day of school? What is the evidence and should colleges of education and other training programs be held accountable?
Mas allá de las Estadísticas: Reportando Sobre la Educación de los Latinos
Latino Ed 2015
Hay casi 12 millones de latinos matriculados en las escuelas públicas en los de Estados Unidos y la cifra sigue creciendo: Se proyecta que aumentará a 15.6 millones durante la próxima década. Sin embargo, estas cifras no nos presentan la historia completa sobre la educación de los estudiantes latinos. Cada día es más importante entender las estadísticas y reportar lo que realmente está pasando en los salones de clase, y esta labor es especialmente importante para los periodistas que trabajan en los medios de comunicación en español.
2015 Diving Into Data Workshop
If you want to learn the skills to push your reporting on numbers to the next level, apply now to EWA’s Diving Into Data Workshop, a four-day seminar on collecting and analyzing data at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. The data workshop is meant to encourage reporters to be more active with data-based reporting, whether for quick-hit stories or longer projects.
2015 Higher Ed Seminar
The Way to Work: Covering the Path from College to Careers
More knowledge. More skill. More potential. No matter what reason a student enrolls in college, the ultimate goal is usually the same: a degree that will expand opportunities. But for many students, earning a degree and finding work in their chosen field may pose stark and unanticipated challenges. And for many of their communities, turning colleges and universities into reliable places to find qualified candidates for the jobs that are available may prove easier said than done.
Data at your Desk Seminar in Chicago
An AERA-EWA Data Fellowship Program for Journalists
The Education Writers Association and American Educational Research Association are joining forces to offer a fellowship program for journalists interested in broadening their understanding of education data. Reporters and editors chosen for the fellowships will attend an intensive joint data workshop, as well as data-oriented sessions at EWA’s 68th National Seminar hosted by The University of Chicago and AERA’s 2015 Annual Meeting in the Windy City.