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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.
As geysers of alarming health and economic news and rumors flood
the public sphere, communication specialists struggle to
disseminate clear, accurate information about important issues.
They’ll also help tell communities what the safest practices are
for rejoining social life as organizations roll out plans for a
new normal. It’s more important than ever for people in
communications roles to cut through the chaos of
misinformation.
Staggered start times. Classroom desks spaced six feet apart.
School buses running at half capacity. A blend of in-person and
online learning. And LOTS of handwashing.
Today’s students are struggling with separation from their social circles, the loss of important celebrations like graduation and prom, and, in many cases, life-and-death issues such as an inability to escape a turbulent home life. They’re also digital natives accustomed to socializing online and, in many cases, have used their time to create delightful moments of humor and hope.
As the coronavirus pandemic triggers widespread furloughs and
layoffs at news outlets, a growing number of education
reporters are seeking freelance opportunities to
continue covering their vitally important beat.
But which publications are paying for journalism these days?
And how can education reporters cut through the noise to get
their pitches heard?
Building strong and positive relationships with peers is a key
ingredient to healthy adolescent brain development. With social
distancing guidelines in place in response to the new
coronavirus, how will teens maintain their relationships and why
does it matter?
In what ways might teens’ savvy with technology help them cope?
What impact will the stresses of a scary disease and economic
turmoil have on youths’ mental health? Will sheltering-in-place
have a disproportionate social-emotional impact on teens as
compared with adults and young children?
For millions of K-12 students, remote learning at home has
replaced bricks-and-mortar classrooms for the foreseeable future,
as districts comply with orders to shut down schools in response
to the coronavirus pandemic.
What do reporters need to know about remote teaching and
learning? How is the shift playing out across the country? What
are compelling story ideas for reporters covering the day-to-day
aspects of this experiment in remote learning, as well as
big-picture angles for down the road?
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
Act—dubbed the CARES Act—includes over $30 billion in relief for
schools and colleges. The unprecedented aid package, which
President Trump signed March 27, has many wondering what’s
next: How will the funds be distributed? How will relief dollars
be spent? And, is it enough?
The federal head count of the nation’s residents is underway, and
federal officials are turning to public schools to help spread
the word. The outcome of the census could have significant
implications for public schools and education funding: It helps
determine federal funding for programs and services, as well as
congressional districting.
“The Nation’s Report Card,” a.k.a. the National Assessment
of Educational Progress, is a vast gold mine of data that can
generate compelling education stories and enrich overall news
coverage with deeper context and examples.
There’s tons of education data out there, but it is spread out
among dozens of different confusing websites, making it hard to
use quickly and easily.
The Urban Institute
is trying to address that by creating a centralized K-16
education data one-stop-shop that a few journalistic early
adopters tell us is turning out to be fairly handy.
The newest round of test scores on NAEP, dubbed the “nation’s
report card,” show that only about one-third of U.S. fourth and
eighth graders are proficient in reading. The data come amid
heightened concern that reading instruction is frequently out of
step with decades of scientific research.
How effective is your local school? Sure, test scores aren’t
everything, but until recently, efforts to crunch achievement
data to draw conclusions about school quality have been
undermined by concerns about fairness: Are test scores measuring
the effectiveness of the school, or just the wealth of the
parents?
If you’re interested in entering the 2019 National Awards
for Education Reporting, the Education Writers Association
will hold a brief webinar to outline the rules,categories and submission platform at 2
p.m. Monday, Nov. 18
In this 30-minute mini-webinar, Public Editor Emily Richmond will
answer your questions and give a quick tour of the online entry
form.
Rising college tuition continues to be one of the most important
stories that education journalists cover. But fact-checking
exactly what price a college charges can be surprisingly
difficult. At many schools, for example, almost no students pay
the “sticker price” posted on the website.
When writing about education issues in a particular state or
community — whether preschool access, teacher vacancy rates,
homework or guidance counselor ratios — putting local data
in a national context is often essential. But how can you find
those facts and figures quickly and easily, especially on
deadline?
The National Center for Education Statistics Data Lab is a
useful tool that will help you find nuggets of informative data
in a speedy manner.
The Trump administration’s new plan to make it harder for
immigrants receiving public benefits to receive green
cards could have sweeping implications for students and
schools.
The Education Writers Association presented this webinar to
help reporters with story ideas and provide resources
for covering the educational impact of the recently
announced ”public
charge” rule.
The only lessons most of America’s 2.3 million inmates learn in
prison are about how to survive behind bars. The lucky few with
access to formal education and career certification programs
during incarceration have the opportunity to build skills and
credentials that will help them succeed upon release. The need
for additional prison education — both secondary and
postsecondary — is great: Only 16 percent of state prisoners
have a high school diploma.
In states across the country, rising retirement costs are
outpacing overall education spending—with consequences for
classrooms and teachers’ pocketbooks. At the same time, efforts
to reform pensions in places like Kentucky and Colorado have
sparked fierce political backlash and even teacher walkouts.
What do reporters need to know about teacher pensions—how they
work and how they’re connected to the wave of teacher unrest? Why
hasn’t increased education spending boosted teacher pay? And how
can reporters cover these complex topics accurately but also
succinctly?
Community Member Webinar: Communicating Through the Coronavirus Era
As geysers of alarming health and economic news and rumors flood the public sphere, communication specialists struggle to disseminate clear, accurate information about important issues. They’ll also help tell communities what the safest practices are for rejoining social life as organizations roll out plans for a new normal. It’s more important than ever for people in communications roles to cut through the chaos of misinformation.
Get Ready for the ‘New (Ab)normal’: How Will School Look Different This Fall?
What reporters need to know about the coronavirus' impact
Staggered start times. Classroom desks spaced six feet apart. School buses running at half capacity. A blend of in-person and online learning. And LOTS of handwashing.
What Does the Coronavirus Recession Mean for School Finance?
With the U.S. economy having ground to a halt and the nation suddenly thrust into a recession, what are the implications for K-12 education funding?
Prioritizing Mental Health Care and Coverage During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Get story ideas and self-care tips from this double-duty webinar
Today’s students are struggling with separation from their social circles, the loss of important celebrations like graduation and prom, and, in many cases, life-and-death issues such as an inability to escape a turbulent home life. They’re also digital natives accustomed to socializing online and, in many cases, have used their time to create delightful moments of humor and hope.
Express Webinar: How to Get Your Freelance Education Stories Published
Editors explain how to pitch and what to expect
As the coronavirus pandemic triggers widespread furloughs and layoffs at news outlets, a growing number of education reporters are seeking freelance opportunities to continue covering their vitally important beat.
But which publications are paying for journalism these days? And how can education reporters cut through the noise to get their pitches heard?
Teens, Screen Time and Social Distancing During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Building strong and positive relationships with peers is a key ingredient to healthy adolescent brain development. With social distancing guidelines in place in response to the new coronavirus, how will teens maintain their relationships and why does it matter?
In what ways might teens’ savvy with technology help them cope? What impact will the stresses of a scary disease and economic turmoil have on youths’ mental health? Will sheltering-in-place have a disproportionate social-emotional impact on teens as compared with adults and young children?
Remote Learning 101 in the Time of COVID-19
What reporters need to know as students, schools, and families adjust to the new reality of distance teaching and learning
For millions of K-12 students, remote learning at home has replaced bricks-and-mortar classrooms for the foreseeable future, as districts comply with orders to shut down schools in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
What do reporters need to know about remote teaching and learning? How is the shift playing out across the country? What are compelling story ideas for reporters covering the day-to-day aspects of this experiment in remote learning, as well as big-picture angles for down the road?
Coronavirus Stimulus: What Relief Is Coming For K-12 and Higher Ed?
The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act—dubbed the CARES Act—includes over $30 billion in relief for schools and colleges. The unprecedented aid package, which President Trump signed March 27, has many wondering what’s next: How will the funds be distributed? How will relief dollars be spent? And, is it enough?
Education Reporting That Counts: Covering the 2020 Census
The federal head count of the nation’s residents is underway, and federal officials are turning to public schools to help spread the word. The outcome of the census could have significant implications for public schools and education funding: It helps determine federal funding for programs and services, as well as congressional districting.
Stories You’re Missing From ‘The Nation’s Report Card’
“The Nation’s Report Card,” a.k.a. the National Assessment of Educational Progress, is a vast gold mine of data that can generate compelling education stories and enrich overall news coverage with deeper context and examples.
Learn About a Handy New Free Education Data Tool
There’s tons of education data out there, but it is spread out among dozens of different confusing websites, making it hard to use quickly and easily.
The Urban Institute is trying to address that by creating a centralized K-16 education data one-stop-shop that a few journalistic early adopters tell us is turning out to be fairly handy.
The Science of Reading and School Leadership
The newest round of test scores on NAEP, dubbed the “nation’s report card,” show that only about one-third of U.S. fourth and eighth graders are proficient in reading. The data come amid heightened concern that reading instruction is frequently out of step with decades of scientific research.
Using Big Data for Education Story Ideas
How effective is your local school? Sure, test scores aren’t everything, but until recently, efforts to crunch achievement data to draw conclusions about school quality have been undermined by concerns about fairness: Are test scores measuring the effectiveness of the school, or just the wealth of the parents?
How Schools Are Responding to Vaping Health Concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that children (under the age of 18) make up 14 percent of the 2,051 cases of lung illnesses connected to vaping.
EWA 2019 Awards Overview Quick Webinar
In less than 30 minutes you'll learn about new categories and how to enter.
If you’re interested in entering the 2019 National Awards for Education Reporting, the Education Writers Association will hold a brief webinar to outline the rules, categories and submission platform at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18
In this 30-minute mini-webinar, Public Editor Emily Richmond will answer your questions and give a quick tour of the online entry form.
Using Tuition Tracker to Strengthen Your College Affordability Reporting
Rising college tuition continues to be one of the most important stories that education journalists cover. But fact-checking exactly what price a college charges can be surprisingly difficult. At many schools, for example, almost no students pay the “sticker price” posted on the website.
How Local Reporters Can Tap Federal Education Data
When writing about education issues in a particular state or community — whether preschool access, teacher vacancy rates, homework or guidance counselor ratios — putting local data in a national context is often essential. But how can you find those facts and figures quickly and easily, especially on deadline?
The National Center for Education Statistics Data Lab is a useful tool that will help you find nuggets of informative data in a speedy manner.
How the ‘Public Charge’ Ruling Could Affect Students in Your Coverage Area
The Trump administration’s new plan to make it harder for immigrants receiving public benefits to receive green cards could have sweeping implications for students and schools.
The Education Writers Association presented this webinar to help reporters with story ideas and provide resources for covering the educational impact of the recently announced ”public charge” rule.
Educating Prisoners: The Economic Power of a Second Chance
The only lessons most of America’s 2.3 million inmates learn in prison are about how to survive behind bars. The lucky few with access to formal education and career certification programs during incarceration have the opportunity to build skills and credentials that will help them succeed upon release. The need for additional prison education — both secondary and postsecondary — is great: Only 16 percent of state prisoners have a high school diploma.
Dollars and Sense: Understanding Teacher Pensions
In states across the country, rising retirement costs are outpacing overall education spending—with consequences for classrooms and teachers’ pocketbooks. At the same time, efforts to reform pensions in places like Kentucky and Colorado have sparked fierce political backlash and even teacher walkouts.
What do reporters need to know about teacher pensions—how they work and how they’re connected to the wave of teacher unrest? Why hasn’t increased education spending boosted teacher pay? And how can reporters cover these complex topics accurately but also succinctly?