Education Writers Association

Students, both secondary and postsecondary, are processing an overwhelming abundance of information about complex issues, including social injustice and gun violence, which can lead to anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. Journalists can cover the youth mental health crisis in a way that helps young people tell their stories. In a blog written by Kate Rix for EWA, get tips and resources from: - Laura Erickson-Schroth, The Jed Foundation (JED) - Areli Rosales, The Jed Foundation 2024 Student Voice of Mental Health Award recipient - Briget Ganske, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs (SRL) https://lnkd.in/dtMBcTzq Plus, see photos from this #ewa24 session on our Instagram! https://lnkd.in/duFfchpj #education #k12 #highered #college #mentalhealth #studentmentalhealth #students 

EWA is offering two new online communities for reporters. Apply to join the Education Data Caucus or Pathways Caucus by Aug. 16! Education Data Caucus Journalists interested in learning about different education data tools and how they can be used to bolster reporting should join this caucus.  https://lnkd.in/ecpTbkDH Pathways Caucus Dig deeper into college and career pathways in this online reporting community. https://lnkd.in/egVvbvq6 Both caucuses run from September through February. Participants will meet monthly to build their knowledge and expertise on the topics, gaining insights from fellow journalists and national experts. #education #CTE #data #careers #college #highered #educationdata #careerprep #k12

While detailing the ways AI is increasingly used in education, The Hechinger Report’s Jill Barshay explains why it’s important to keep the focus on student outcomes when covering any type of ed tech. https://lnkd.in/g2w4hj2D #education #journalism #AI #reporting #artificialintelligence #AIinEducation #k12 #schools

In a quick round robin, reporters share the education issues and policies they’re paying attention to and why. Topics include anti-trans policies, political extremism’s effects on education, enrollment cliffs, and protests on public college campuses. Are you covering these issues? Watch the video clip to learn more Divya Kumar of Tampa Bay Times, Graph Massara of HuffPost, Sydney Sims of Capital B Atlanta, and Torsheta Jackson of Mississippi Free Press. #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #highered #college #IRE24

Are you weighing whether to apply for a journalism fellowship at this point in your career? Hear how Delece Smith-Barrow, a 2016-17 Knight-Wallace Fellow, carefully considered this question. She and Sarah Carr joined Emily Richmond on an #EWARadio episode. https://lnkd.in/gBfGkaTu #education #journalism #fellowships #reporting

Torsheta Jackson of Mississippi Free Press explains how climate change and environmental justice intersect with education. Plus, she details what reporters should be paying attention to when covering this story. Watch the video clip! #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #highered #college #IRE24

Boston Globe Media’s Christopher Huffaker and Deanna Pan produced this teacher strike coverage guide to help reporters get this story right. They provide many tips, including some data training. Read it here:  https://lnkd.in/dnG7Vc9p #education #teachers #educators #teacherstrike #reporting #journalism #data #datatraining #k12

What should you do when your school district says it doesn’t have the public records you requested? In the video clip, Jewél Jackson of Better Government Association/Illinois Answers Project explains what she has done in the past. #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #highered #college #IRE24 #FERPA 📷 Rebecca Aguilar

EWA held member-only workshops during 2024 SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. Our panel discussed the state of student data privacy and shared story ideas. - Mark Keierleber, The 74 Media - Jason Kelley, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)    - Lisa LeVasseur, Internet Safety Labs - Mackenzie Wilkes, POLITICO Want to learn more? Read the new online resource written by Cassie M. Chew: https://lnkd.in/gBXtMF4q Plus, check out EWA’s Instagram for more photos! https://lnkd.in/gq77YhE3 #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #studentdataprivacy #data #edtech #technology #internetsafety

Need some story ideas? Learn “What to Cover in Education (K-12 and Higher Ed)” by downloading the slides from EWA’s session at #IRE24. Thanks to our panel for sharing resources and insights on today’s most pressing education issues! - Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay Times - Graph Massara, HuffPost - Sydney Sims, Capital B Atlanta - Torsheta Jackson, Mississippi Free Press (moderator) https://lnkd.in/gVmxQis4 #education #reporting #journalism #journalismconferences #k12 #highered #college