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No time to attend an
in-person seminar? Get your training on-demand
with EWA’s free online series. All of our past events are
archived here, with new live events scheduled throughout the
year.
How much are students really learning during the
pandemic?
Get insight from one of the first national efforts to answer that
question in this Education Writers Association’s webinar.
Journalist attendees get embargoed access to the reading and math
test results from the nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades
3-8 who took NWEA’s MAP® Growth™ assessments earlier this
fall.
What will President-elect Joe Biden’s victory mean for education?
How does the uncertainty in political control of the Senate
complicate matters? What actions can the Biden administration
accomplish through executive action?
Get early indications of likely actions on issues including
emergency aid for schools and colleges, civil rights enforcement,
Title IX, student loans, and more during this Education Writers
Association Webinar.
If elected president, what would Joe Biden do for education?
Although campaign plans face plenty of obstacles when it’s time
to govern, the former vice president has rolled out a sweeping
education agenda, from the earliest years through college and
beyond.
The Democratic nominee also has developed a “road map to
reopening schools safely” amid the pandemic, and has been sharply
critical of President Trump’s approach.
As schools scrambled to create remote learning plans and adjust
to the new online reality, parents worried about the increased
access to their children’s online data. An early summer
survey of approximately 1,200 parents by the
Center for Democracy and Technology found widespread
worries about children’s online safety and privacy. But only
43 percent of parents said someone at their school had
discussed student privacy with them.
Young voters could have a decisive impact on elections this fall
at the local, state, and federal levels — if enough of them cast
a ballot. Historically, young people (ages 18 to 29) vote at much
lower levels than their parents — or their grandparents.
And additional obstacles are making it tougher for college
students to vote this year, analysts say, such as fewer polling
stations on college campuses and confusion over voter
registration rules for students who have moved back home during
the pandemic.
Schools opening their doors this fall are bringing back students
with disabilities in the first wave of in-person learning. These
students are prioritized because online learning isn’t meeting
their particular needs, and parents working from home while
supporting their children with disabilities face an additional
hurdle: they aren’t professionals trained in alternative learning
methods.
Are you dreaming about writing a book about education? Watch the
video below to get firsthand advice from education journalists
who have sold books and an agent who has helped education
journalists get published in this Education Writers Association
webinar.
You’ll hear:
The challenges and strategies of transitioning from education
journalist to book author.
How (or whether) to balance a day job with a book project.
Learning in the pandemic has its challenges, but for a lot of
students the problem is more fundamental: They are missing out on
school altogether this fall, or showing up sporadically.
Schools that have opted for virtual learning are struggling to
get every student connected online and consistently in class.
Recent news coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and elsewhere has
highlighted thousands of students missing from online classes,
though intensive outreach has helped reduce the problem.
The stories education journalists tell can make a powerful impact
in communities: deepening public understanding of critical
issues, highlighting inequities, and holding public officials
accountable. But sometimes their stories — and even their choice
of words and phrases — may have unintended and potentially
harmful effects on public attitudes toward young people. Those
depictions can amplify stereotypes or distort impressions of
youths.
Many education journalists covering the pandemic’s impacts on
children and families are diving into the early learning and
child care beat for the first time, given the massive disruption
to this sector in communities nationwide. EWA is here to help!
Effectively covering the early learning and care sector requires
understanding the complex world of child care policy and funding,
including a dizzying array of federal and state programs, as well
as costs, subsidies, reimbursements, eligibility, and tax
credits.
With millions of U.S. students continuing to learn remotely this
fall, education reporters need reliable information on broadband
internet access in homes to cover the story and shine a spotlight
on the digital divides within and across communities.
At 1 p.m. Eastern on August, 18, 2020 ProPublica will be
offering a webinar on the challenges college students are
facing to cast a ballot this year. The speakers will
be Campus Vote Project Deputy Director Raaheela Ahmed, Texas
State Coordinator Maya Patel, and Fair Elections Center Senior
Counsel Michelle Kanter Cohen.
Attendance at this webinar is limited to EWA members and
ProPublica’s Electionland partners.
The pandemic has made stark the glaring worldwide inequities in
access to education. Many now-shuttered schools in marginalized
communities haven’t been able to provide their students
with any meaningful instruction at all. Those in wealthier
communities are offering online classes of varying quality. And a
growing number of the rich are setting up small private “pods” or
mini-schools to ensure their kids get in-person
tutoring.
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown American education into turmoil.
Questions abound on the safety of operating schools and colleges
in person this fall (or later on), and the trade-offs for
children and young people told to stay home.
Two public health experts addressed a host of tough issues, and
fielded questions, during this EWA webinar.
The pandemic is causing an unprecedented disruption to the
education of millions of students nationwide, with more questions
than answers. Whether you are an education beat reporter or are
interested in investigating schools, colleges or universities,
what are the stories this summer amid COVID-19 you can be working
on? Join this webinar on Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m.
Eastern.
Anecdotes abound on the nation’s massive, pandemic-driven
experiment with remote learning. But what’s the reality? New,
national survey data shine a light on the experiences and
impressions of educators and families.
Journalist members of the Education Writers Association will
have an exclusive opportunity to get advice from two editors
who are buying education stories from freelancers at 2:30 p.m.
Eastern, Tuesday, May 19.
Editors at The Hechinger Report and Money will
explain how to get your pitches heard by their staffs, what
they want from freelance writers, and how much they pay.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of new teachers are licensed in
the United States. With the shuttering of schools and colleges
due to the coronavirus pandemic, states are using emergency
waivers to certify teacher candidates who are unable to complete
preparation requirements such as coursework, student teaching,
and certification exams.
Along with these swift changes come new questions about the
teacher workforce and what will happen to the educator pipeline
in the midst of a public health emergency and economic recession.
State sunshine laws and open meetings acts are meant to promote
government transparency and democratic participation. But as
COVID-19 has prompted school boards and state educational
agencies to shift to virtual meetings, reporters have already
seen slippages in adherence to transparency laws.
With big budget deadlines looming and other major decisions being
made every day, journalists and analysts are wondering if the
move to virtual meetings means virtually zero public input and
communication.
How can journalists who are (mostly) stuck at home during the
pandemic continue to cultivate sources and tell compelling
stories of the real human experience unfolding for students and
families?
Two reporters provide practical advice and strategies in this
webinar from the Education Writers Association. How can you make
the most of virtually following a student via Zoom as he tries to
learn at home? What are the best tools to cast a wide net in your
community to identify fresh voices for news coverage?
Get Embargoed Access to Learning Loss Report
How much are students really learning during the pandemic?
Get insight from one of the first national efforts to answer that question in this Education Writers Association’s webinar. Journalist attendees get embargoed access to the reading and math test results from the nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 who took NWEA’s MAP® Growth™ assessments earlier this fall.
After Election Day, What’s Next for Education?
What will President-elect Joe Biden’s victory mean for education? How does the uncertainty in political control of the Senate complicate matters? What actions can the Biden administration accomplish through executive action?
Get early indications of likely actions on issues including emergency aid for schools and colleges, civil rights enforcement, Title IX, student loans, and more during this Education Writers Association Webinar.
Biden Policy Director Talks Education, and Fields Questions
If elected president, what would Joe Biden do for education? Although campaign plans face plenty of obstacles when it’s time to govern, the former vice president has rolled out a sweeping education agenda, from the earliest years through college and beyond.
The Democratic nominee also has developed a “road map to reopening schools safely” amid the pandemic, and has been sharply critical of President Trump’s approach.
Student Privacy in the Era of Remote Learning
As schools scrambled to create remote learning plans and adjust to the new online reality, parents worried about the increased access to their children’s online data. An early summer survey of approximately 1,200 parents by the Center for Democracy and Technology found widespread worries about children’s online safety and privacy. But only 43 percent of parents said someone at their school had discussed student privacy with them.
A Reporter’s Guide to Covering the 2020 Youth Vote
Young voters could have a decisive impact on elections this fall at the local, state, and federal levels — if enough of them cast a ballot. Historically, young people (ages 18 to 29) vote at much lower levels than their parents — or their grandparents.
And additional obstacles are making it tougher for college students to vote this year, analysts say, such as fewer polling stations on college campuses and confusion over voter registration rules for students who have moved back home during the pandemic.
Three Story Ideas on Students With Disabilities in the COVID-19 Era
Schools opening their doors this fall are bringing back students with disabilities in the first wave of in-person learning. These students are prioritized because online learning isn’t meeting their particular needs, and parents working from home while supporting their children with disabilities face an additional hurdle: they aren’t professionals trained in alternative learning methods.
Learn How to Sell Your Book on Education
Are you dreaming about writing a book about education? Watch the video below to get firsthand advice from education journalists who have sold books and an agent who has helped education journalists get published in this Education Writers Association webinar.
You’ll hear:
Speakers:
Covering Student Absenteeism in the COVID-19 Era
Learning in the pandemic has its challenges, but for a lot of students the problem is more fundamental: They are missing out on school altogether this fall, or showing up sporadically.
Schools that have opted for virtual learning are struggling to get every student connected online and consistently in class. Recent news coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and elsewhere has highlighted thousands of students missing from online classes, though intensive outreach has helped reduce the problem.
Rethinking How Journalists Write About Young People
The stories education journalists tell can make a powerful impact in communities: deepening public understanding of critical issues, highlighting inequities, and holding public officials accountable. But sometimes their stories — and even their choice of words and phrases — may have unintended and potentially harmful effects on public attitudes toward young people. Those depictions can amplify stereotypes or distort impressions of youths.
Child Care Policy and COVID-19: A Roadmap for Education Journalists
Many education journalists covering the pandemic’s impacts on children and families are diving into the early learning and child care beat for the first time, given the massive disruption to this sector in communities nationwide. EWA is here to help!
Effectively covering the early learning and care sector requires understanding the complex world of child care policy and funding, including a dizzying array of federal and state programs, as well as costs, subsidies, reimbursements, eligibility, and tax credits.
Data Tool Spotlights Gaps in Home Internet Access for Local Communities
Get training to use reporter-friendly database
With millions of U.S. students continuing to learn remotely this fall, education reporters need reliable information on broadband internet access in homes to cover the story and shine a spotlight on the digital divides within and across communities.
Covering Student Voting: Exclusive Opportunity for EWA Members
ProPublica offers EWA members free training
At 1 p.m. Eastern on August, 18, 2020 ProPublica will be offering a webinar on the challenges college students are facing to cast a ballot this year. The speakers will be Campus Vote Project Deputy Director Raaheela Ahmed, Texas State Coordinator Maya Patel, and Fair Elections Center Senior Counsel Michelle Kanter Cohen.
Attendance at this webinar is limited to EWA members and ProPublica’s Electionland partners.
Register now to reserve your seat!
COVID-19 and Education: What’s the Future of School?
The pandemic has made stark the glaring worldwide inequities in access to education. Many now-shuttered schools in marginalized communities haven’t been able to provide their students with any meaningful instruction at all. Those in wealthier communities are offering online classes of varying quality. And a growing number of the rich are setting up small private “pods” or mini-schools to ensure their kids get in-person tutoring.
But Is It Safe to Open Schools? Public Health Experts Weigh In
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown American education into turmoil. Questions abound on the safety of operating schools and colleges in person this fall (or later on), and the trade-offs for children and young people told to stay home.
Two public health experts addressed a host of tough issues, and fielded questions, during this EWA webinar.
Summer Means Sunlight: Investigative Angles on Education Stories in the COVID-19 Era
This webinar is co-hosted by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and EWA.
The pandemic is causing an unprecedented disruption to the education of millions of students nationwide, with more questions than answers. Whether you are an education beat reporter or are interested in investigating schools, colleges or universities, what are the stories this summer amid COVID-19 you can be working on? Join this webinar on Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m. Eastern.
What Are Educators, Families Saying About Remote Learning?
Two new surveys offer insights on education during the coronavirus pandemic
Anecdotes abound on the nation’s massive, pandemic-driven experiment with remote learning. But what’s the reality? New, national survey data shine a light on the experiences and impressions of educators and families.
Express Webinar: Meet Editors Buying Freelance Education Stories
Editors explain how to pitch and what to expect
Journalist members of the Education Writers Association will have an exclusive opportunity to get advice from two editors who are buying education stories from freelancers at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, Tuesday, May 19.
Editors at The Hechinger Report and Money will explain how to get your pitches heard by their staffs, what they want from freelance writers, and how much they pay.
Teacher Prep, Interrupted: Licensing Educators During Coronavirus
Experts discuss emergency waivers and their potential impact
Each year, hundreds of thousands of new teachers are licensed in the United States. With the shuttering of schools and colleges due to the coronavirus pandemic, states are using emergency waivers to certify teacher candidates who are unable to complete preparation requirements such as coursework, student teaching, and certification exams.
Along with these swift changes come new questions about the teacher workforce and what will happen to the educator pipeline in the midst of a public health emergency and economic recession.
Behind (Remotely) Closed Doors: Keeping Tabs on School Boards and Leaders
State sunshine laws and open meetings acts are meant to promote government transparency and democratic participation. But as COVID-19 has prompted school boards and state educational agencies to shift to virtual meetings, reporters have already seen slippages in adherence to transparency laws.
With big budget deadlines looming and other major decisions being made every day, journalists and analysts are wondering if the move to virtual meetings means virtually zero public input and communication.
Reporting Remotely: Strategies for Sourcing From Home
How can journalists who are (mostly) stuck at home during the pandemic continue to cultivate sources and tell compelling stories of the real human experience unfolding for students and families?
Two reporters provide practical advice and strategies in this webinar from the Education Writers Association. How can you make the most of virtually following a student via Zoom as he tries to learn at home? What are the best tools to cast a wide net in your community to identify fresh voices for news coverage?