Education Writers Association

Anti-DEI efforts and laws have gained momentum, reshaping colleges and the public discourse. The public needs to understand the complexities of DEI and the legislation against it. And, education journalists have been providing some of the best reporting on the subject. If you need help providing essential background and key context in your city, read the EWA online resource by Debbie Truong, and understand how the ongoing Republican-led campaign is affecting college campuses. https://lnkd.in/gszWkg5A #education #DEI #highered #colleges #politics #journalism #reporting

Have an idea for EWA’s 2025 National Seminar in St. Louis? Now is your chance to tell us! - Suggest speakers. - Let us know what topics you want covered.? - Share your training ideas. - Propose and plan your own workshops. The deadline to submit to the suggestion box is Oct. 4 by 5 p.m. Eastern. https://lnkd.in/gTzB-4sw #ewa25 #education #k12 #highered #journalismconferences #reporting #journalism.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2024 EWA Higher Education Seminar at University of Pennsylvania! What were your favorite moments from #ewaHigherEd24? See more photos on EWA’s Instagram: https://lnkd.in/g-x8xbFZ #education #highered #journalismconferences #reporting #journalism. ?? Judy O.

EWA’s new Math Seminar is only a little over a month away! Want to know why you should attend? Check out the tentative agenda and then apply for a journalist scholarship. https://lnkd.in/eJDuWNHW #education #math #matheducation #journalismconferences #reporting #journalism #students #mathtests #standardizedtesting #studenttesting #tests #assessments

Want to be part of EWA’s 2024 Reporting With Education Research cohort? Friday, Sept. 13 is the deadline to apply! Don’t miss the chance to learn from these researchers and journalists: Researchers - Joshua Childs, The University of Texas at Austin - Thomas Dee, Stanford University - Emma García, Learning Policy Institute - Marie Heath, Loyola University Maryland? - Andrew Ho, Harvard University - Constance Lindsay, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Sepehr Vakil, Northwestern University Journalist Coaches - Jamaal Abdul-Alim, The Conversation US - Alia Wong, The Associated Press https://lnkd.in/eK-QvAjy #education #research #journalism #reporting #researchers #journalists #data

During his early years as a higher ed reporter, Michael Vasquez thought he knew what the job of a college president entailed. He was wrong. Now a senior investigative reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, Michael shares what the role of a college president actually is on EWA Radio with Emily Richmond. He also gives insights on covering other higher education issues this academic year. In this audio clip, he details how to cover a college president search. https://lnkd.in/gN4j4CJV #highered #education #college #studentloans #FAFSA #enrollment #journalism #reporting

ICYMI: Here is a moment from EWA’s time at #NLGJA24! Thanks to our speakers!? - Katie Barnes, ESPN - Miranda Dunlap, Houston Landing - Lana Leonard, GLAAD Media Institute - Kae P., Chalkbeat See more photos on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/d52v9QUS ?? Angelina L. #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #highered #college

How do reporters find ways to cover the effects of extremism in public education that show the full context? How do they ensure they report on the players responsibly? What are we missing when those stories aren’t more deeply investigated? In a blog written by Hannah Dellinger of Chalkbeat Detroit, learn how to report meaningful stories on political extremism in public schools. Plus, get advice from: - Nicole Carr - Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News - Laura Pappano https://lnkd.in/g-8Yzasz #education #journalism #publicschools #politics #extremism #k12 #reporting #ewa24 #politicalextremism #LGBTQ #schoolboards #DEI?

Just a friendly reminder! Join EWA for our #nlgja24 session tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Pacific. The panel will explore journalistic guidelines for interviewing minors, especially LGBTQ+ youth, about sensitive topics. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eD3V75_g #LGBTQ #journalism #reporting #journalismconferences #interviewing #youth #students #k12

What does it take to run a public school, especially when challenges arise? Learn from principals who have tackled everything from chronic absenteeism to student mental health. Plus, get insights from a journalist who has covered the intersection of technology in schools. - Michael A. Randolph, Leesburg High School - Christopher Young, North Country Union High School - Natasha Singer, The New York Times Read the blog by Cassidy Alexander of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. https://lnkd.in/gXRKdkv3 #education #principals #schoolleaders #schools #absenteeism #students #mentalhealth #edtech