New Jersey student advocacy affects district New Voices policy

By Tom McHale As I was setting up for my session on New Voices at last year’s Garden State Scholastic Press Association’s Fall Conference, the Rutgers University lecture-style room was full of students to see ABC 7 Morning News’ Traffic Anchor Heather O’Rourke. A stream of students headed toward the door, while others lined up…

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Is the school board one of your beats? Part 2

Here’s why it should be and how to do it right Part 2 – What makes it challenging legally and ethically This three-part blog has it all: an explanation of the need for good coverage of school board issues, the legal and ethical concerns for this reporting, and the writing skills to effectively tell your…

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Is the school board one of your beats? Part 1

Image of reporters sitting. Those in the foreground are holding a reporter's notebook and writing utensils. The image contains the JEA logo in the upper left corner and the text "Why covering school boards is important – Part 1."

Here’s why it should be and how to do it right Part 1 – Why covering school boards is important This three-part blog has it all: an explanation of the need for good coverage of school board issues, the legal and ethical concerns for this reporting, and the writing skills to effectively tell your audience…

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