Education Writers Association
@edwriters.bsky.social
The Education Writers Association is a nonprofit membership organization for journalists who cover the education beat.
EWA’s emilysays.bsky.social spoke to Denise Marshall of copaafape.bsky.social.
Marshall shares what questions journalists should be asking as the Trump administration attempts to layoff federal special education division employees.
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#education #specialeducation #eduSKY
Marshall shares what questions journalists should be asking as the Trump administration attempts to layoff federal special education division employees.
ewa.org/news-explain...
#education #specialeducation #eduSKY
October 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
EWA’s emilysays.bsky.social spoke to Denise Marshall of copaafape.bsky.social.
Marshall shares what questions journalists should be asking as the Trump administration attempts to layoff federal special education division employees.
ewa.org/news-explain...
#education #specialeducation #eduSKY
Marshall shares what questions journalists should be asking as the Trump administration attempts to layoff federal special education division employees.
ewa.org/news-explain...
#education #specialeducation #eduSKY
What would you most like to see on the agenda for the 2026 National Seminar in Baltimore? Let EWA know by Oct. 17!
- Suggest speakers you’d like to hear.
- Share topics that should be addressed.
- Volunteer and plan your ideal session.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #eduSKY
- Suggest speakers you’d like to hear.
- Share topics that should be addressed.
- Volunteer and plan your ideal session.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #eduSKY
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What would you most like to see on the agenda for the 2026 National Seminar in Baltimore? Let EWA know by Oct. 17!
- Suggest speakers you’d like to hear.
- Share topics that should be addressed.
- Volunteer and plan your ideal session.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #eduSKY
- Suggest speakers you’d like to hear.
- Share topics that should be addressed.
- Volunteer and plan your ideal session.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #eduSKY
Join EWA on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Eastern for @ire.org’s #AccessFest 2025!
During an EWA-organized session, member journalists and a lawyer will help reporters cover special education this school year.
Learn more and register:
schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...
#education #eduSKY
During an EWA-organized session, member journalists and a lawyer will help reporters cover special education this school year.
Learn more and register:
schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...
#education #eduSKY
October 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join EWA on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. Eastern for @ire.org’s #AccessFest 2025!
During an EWA-organized session, member journalists and a lawyer will help reporters cover special education this school year.
Learn more and register:
schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...
#education #eduSKY
During an EWA-organized session, member journalists and a lawyer will help reporters cover special education this school year.
Learn more and register:
schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...
#education #eduSKY
Andrea Eger of Tulsa World wrote a reporting resource on religion in public schools.
What actions step over the legal line, and how should reporters cover this trend?
#eduSKY #education
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📷 James Minichello for EWA
What actions step over the legal line, and how should reporters cover this trend?
#eduSKY #education
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📷 James Minichello for EWA
September 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Andrea Eger of Tulsa World wrote a reporting resource on religion in public schools.
What actions step over the legal line, and how should reporters cover this trend?
#eduSKY #education
ewa.org/how-to-cover...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
What actions step over the legal line, and how should reporters cover this trend?
#eduSKY #education
ewa.org/how-to-cover...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
News broke that the Trump admin had moved to end $350M in discretionary funding for minority-serving institutions while journalists were attending EWA’s Higher Education Seminar earlier this month.
Check out speaker presentations on MSIs here:
ewa.org/2025-higher-...
#ewaHigherEd25 #education
Check out speaker presentations on MSIs here:
ewa.org/2025-higher-...
#ewaHigherEd25 #education
September 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
News broke that the Trump admin had moved to end $350M in discretionary funding for minority-serving institutions while journalists were attending EWA’s Higher Education Seminar earlier this month.
Check out speaker presentations on MSIs here:
ewa.org/2025-higher-...
#ewaHigherEd25 #education
Check out speaker presentations on MSIs here:
ewa.org/2025-higher-...
#ewaHigherEd25 #education
ICYMI: Check out some of our favorite moments from #ewaHigherEd25 on EWA’s Instagram.
What was your favorite moment?
www.instagram.com/p/DOv30uUEeK...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
What was your favorite moment?
www.instagram.com/p/DOv30uUEeK...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
September 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
ICYMI: Check out some of our favorite moments from #ewaHigherEd25 on EWA’s Instagram.
What was your favorite moment?
www.instagram.com/p/DOv30uUEeK...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
What was your favorite moment?
www.instagram.com/p/DOv30uUEeK...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
EWA needs your help! Suggest speakers you’d like to hear, topics to address and training ideas for the 2026 National Seminar in Baltimore.
Submit your suggestions by Oct. 17.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #journalism #k12 #highered
Submit your suggestions by Oct. 17.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #journalism #k12 #highered
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
EWA needs your help! Suggest speakers you’d like to hear, topics to address and training ideas for the 2026 National Seminar in Baltimore.
Submit your suggestions by Oct. 17.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #journalism #k12 #highered
Submit your suggestions by Oct. 17.
ewa.org/events/upcom...
#ewa26 #education #journalism #k12 #highered
School district borders can create the deepest racial and economic divides.
In a blog written by Maria Polletta of Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, learn from several journalists about school segregation, and follow their advice.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#eduSKY #education
In a blog written by Maria Polletta of Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, learn from several journalists about school segregation, and follow their advice.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#eduSKY #education
August 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
School district borders can create the deepest racial and economic divides.
In a blog written by Maria Polletta of Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, learn from several journalists about school segregation, and follow their advice.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#eduSKY #education
In a blog written by Maria Polletta of Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, learn from several journalists about school segregation, and follow their advice.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#eduSKY #education
Curious about how reporters are using AI in their investigative reporting?
In this audio clip, Mandy McLaren of The Boston Globe shares with EWA’s Emily Richmond how she used AI – along with human oversight – to protect the identities of students.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#eduSKY
In this audio clip, Mandy McLaren of The Boston Globe shares with EWA’s Emily Richmond how she used AI – along with human oversight – to protect the identities of students.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#eduSKY
August 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Curious about how reporters are using AI in their investigative reporting?
In this audio clip, Mandy McLaren of The Boston Globe shares with EWA’s Emily Richmond how she used AI – along with human oversight – to protect the identities of students.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#eduSKY
In this audio clip, Mandy McLaren of The Boston Globe shares with EWA’s Emily Richmond how she used AI – along with human oversight – to protect the identities of students.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#eduSKY
Do after-school programs help curb student misconduct?
Journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social wrote about barriers to after-school programs and addressed the recent withholding of federal grants for out-of-school programs in this new reporting resource.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky #education
Journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social wrote about barriers to after-school programs and addressed the recent withholding of federal grants for out-of-school programs in this new reporting resource.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky #education
July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Do after-school programs help curb student misconduct?
Journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social wrote about barriers to after-school programs and addressed the recent withholding of federal grants for out-of-school programs in this new reporting resource.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky #education
Journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social wrote about barriers to after-school programs and addressed the recent withholding of federal grants for out-of-school programs in this new reporting resource.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky #education
In a two-part series on student misconduct after school, journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social explains how the topic intersects with after-school programs, insufficient student sleep, school start times, transportation issues, youth health and more.
Read Part I.
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#edusky
Read Part I.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky
July 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In a two-part series on student misconduct after school, journalist lynnelamberg.bsky.social explains how the topic intersects with after-school programs, insufficient student sleep, school start times, transportation issues, youth health and more.
Read Part I.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky
Read Part I.
ewa.org/data-researc...
#edusky
What is the role of a school district in ensuring students’ safety on school buses?
On EWA's podcast, an Austin American-Statesman reporting team discusses their investigation on a deadly school bus crash in Texas. Listen to the clip + full ep!
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#podcast #edusky #ewaRADIO
On EWA's podcast, an Austin American-Statesman reporting team discusses their investigation on a deadly school bus crash in Texas. Listen to the clip + full ep!
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#podcast #edusky #ewaRADIO
June 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
What is the role of a school district in ensuring students’ safety on school buses?
On EWA's podcast, an Austin American-Statesman reporting team discusses their investigation on a deadly school bus crash in Texas. Listen to the clip + full ep!
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#podcast #edusky #ewaRADIO
On EWA's podcast, an Austin American-Statesman reporting team discusses their investigation on a deadly school bus crash in Texas. Listen to the clip + full ep!
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
#podcast #edusky #ewaRADIO
Are schools designing pathway programs that truly benefit students? How can employers become active participants and ensure they get the workforce they need?
Experts explain and share reporting tips in a blog by April Rubin of Axios.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
#edusky
Experts explain and share reporting tips in a blog by April Rubin of Axios.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
#edusky
June 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Are schools designing pathway programs that truly benefit students? How can employers become active participants and ensure they get the workforce they need?
Experts explain and share reporting tips in a blog by April Rubin of Axios.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
#edusky
Experts explain and share reporting tips in a blog by April Rubin of Axios.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
📷 Judy O’Babatunde
#edusky
If you missed the National Seminar this year, you’re in luck!
Many speakers shared their slides and tip sheets, which are now available. Download them here:
ewa.org/events/upcom...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
#ewa25 #edusky
Many speakers shared their slides and tip sheets, which are now available. Download them here:
ewa.org/events/upcom...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
#ewa25 #edusky
June 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you missed the National Seminar this year, you’re in luck!
Many speakers shared their slides and tip sheets, which are now available. Download them here:
ewa.org/events/upcom...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
#ewa25 #edusky
Many speakers shared their slides and tip sheets, which are now available. Download them here:
ewa.org/events/upcom...
📷 James Minichello for EWA
#ewa25 #edusky
How are states and school districts using data to identify patterns and target supports to students who need them most?
Get key takeaways from experts in a blog by Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago.
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#edusky #education
Get key takeaways from experts in a blog by Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#edusky #education
June 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
How are states and school districts using data to identify patterns and target supports to students who need them most?
Get key takeaways from experts in a blog by Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#edusky #education
Get key takeaways from experts in a blog by Mila Koumpilova of Chalkbeat Chicago.
ewa.org/educated-rep...
#edusky #education
States and school districts are using various programs and courses to introduce high school students to early college, such as dual enrollment.
Cassie M. Chew shares tips on evaluating these programs and determining if they are equitable.
📷 Kristan Obeng
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#edusky
Cassie M. Chew shares tips on evaluating these programs and determining if they are equitable.
📷 Kristan Obeng
ewa.org/how-to-cover...
#edusky
June 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
States and school districts are using various programs and courses to introduce high school students to early college, such as dual enrollment.
Cassie M. Chew shares tips on evaluating these programs and determining if they are equitable.
📷 Kristan Obeng
ewa.org/how-to-cover...
#edusky
Cassie M. Chew shares tips on evaluating these programs and determining if they are equitable.
📷 Kristan Obeng
ewa.org/how-to-cover...
#edusky
Congratulations to the top winners of EWA’s National Awards for Education Reporting!
Learn which journalists received recognition during EWA’s 78th National Seminar today.
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#ewa25 #education #journalism #k12 #highered #college #ewaAWARDS
Learn which journalists received recognition during EWA’s 78th National Seminar today.
ewa.org/members-news...
#ewa25 #education #journalism #k12 #highered #college #ewaAWARDS
May 30, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Congratulations to the top winners of EWA’s National Awards for Education Reporting!
Learn which journalists received recognition during EWA’s 78th National Seminar today.
ewa.org/members-news...
#ewa25 #education #journalism #k12 #highered #college #ewaAWARDS
Learn which journalists received recognition during EWA’s 78th National Seminar today.
ewa.org/members-news...
#ewa25 #education #journalism #k12 #highered #college #ewaAWARDS
Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the National Awards for Education Reporting!
Category winners received recognition during #ewa25 today. See which categories these enterprising journalists won:
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Category winners received recognition during #ewa25 today. See which categories these enterprising journalists won:
ewa.org/members-news...
May 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the National Awards for Education Reporting!
Category winners received recognition during #ewa25 today. See which categories these enterprising journalists won:
ewa.org/members-news...
Category winners received recognition during #ewa25 today. See which categories these enterprising journalists won:
ewa.org/members-news...
ICYMI: EWA’s Kathy Chow just announced the location for the 2026 National Seminar …
Who is excited for the 79th conference? One year closer to 80.
#ewa25
Who is excited for the 79th conference? One year closer to 80.
#ewa25
May 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
ICYMI: EWA’s Kathy Chow just announced the location for the 2026 National Seminar …
Who is excited for the 79th conference? One year closer to 80.
#ewa25
Who is excited for the 79th conference? One year closer to 80.
#ewa25
Welcome to the 78th EWA National Seminar in St. Louis!
Check out some scenes from our welcome reception on Instagram. We look forward to connecting more with everyone this week.
www.instagram.com/p/DKOBfNbog1...
#ewa25
Check out some scenes from our welcome reception on Instagram. We look forward to connecting more with everyone this week.
www.instagram.com/p/DKOBfNbog1...
#ewa25
May 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Welcome to the 78th EWA National Seminar in St. Louis!
Check out some scenes from our welcome reception on Instagram. We look forward to connecting more with everyone this week.
www.instagram.com/p/DKOBfNbog1...
#ewa25
Check out some scenes from our welcome reception on Instagram. We look forward to connecting more with everyone this week.
www.instagram.com/p/DKOBfNbog1...
#ewa25
Meet the 20th Class of EWA Reporting Fellows!
Each EWA Reporting Fellowship provides up to $5,000 to help cover reporting costs, plus other assistance.
Learn what projects fellows will be working on:
ewa.org/members-news...
Each EWA Reporting Fellowship provides up to $5,000 to help cover reporting costs, plus other assistance.
Learn what projects fellows will be working on:
ewa.org/members-news...
May 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Meet the 20th Class of EWA Reporting Fellows!
Each EWA Reporting Fellowship provides up to $5,000 to help cover reporting costs, plus other assistance.
Learn what projects fellows will be working on:
ewa.org/members-news...
Each EWA Reporting Fellowship provides up to $5,000 to help cover reporting costs, plus other assistance.
Learn what projects fellows will be working on:
ewa.org/members-news...
The official #ewa25 conference app is now available!
Get access to the most up-to-date information about the 2025 National Seminar, including sessions, speakers, maps and more.
Download the free app within Guidebook, or view the desktop version here:
builder.guidebook.com/g/2025nation...
Get access to the most up-to-date information about the 2025 National Seminar, including sessions, speakers, maps and more.
Download the free app within Guidebook, or view the desktop version here:
builder.guidebook.com/g/2025nation...
May 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The official #ewa25 conference app is now available!
Get access to the most up-to-date information about the 2025 National Seminar, including sessions, speakers, maps and more.
Download the free app within Guidebook, or view the desktop version here:
builder.guidebook.com/g/2025nation...
Get access to the most up-to-date information about the 2025 National Seminar, including sessions, speakers, maps and more.
Download the free app within Guidebook, or view the desktop version here:
builder.guidebook.com/g/2025nation...
Nicole Carr shared her thoughts with EWA’s Emily Richmond on working at an HBCU amid upheaval in education and reporting on race and democracy.
Plus, Nicole previews the #ewa25 session she is moderating. What can reporters learn from the historical Black press?
A lot.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
Plus, Nicole previews the #ewa25 session she is moderating. What can reporters learn from the historical Black press?
A lot.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
May 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Nicole Carr shared her thoughts with EWA’s Emily Richmond on working at an HBCU amid upheaval in education and reporting on race and democracy.
Plus, Nicole previews the #ewa25 session she is moderating. What can reporters learn from the historical Black press?
A lot.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
Plus, Nicole previews the #ewa25 session she is moderating. What can reporters learn from the historical Black press?
A lot.
ewa.org/watch-and-li...
This year’s National Seminar will include many timely sessions, such as ones on disappearing federal data and another on navigating education records.
Check out the tentative agenda for #ewa25, and register today! It's the last day for regular registration pricing!
ewa.org/events/upcom...
Check out the tentative agenda for #ewa25, and register today! It's the last day for regular registration pricing!
ewa.org/events/upcom...
April 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This year’s National Seminar will include many timely sessions, such as ones on disappearing federal data and another on navigating education records.
Check out the tentative agenda for #ewa25, and register today! It's the last day for regular registration pricing!
ewa.org/events/upcom...
Check out the tentative agenda for #ewa25, and register today! It's the last day for regular registration pricing!
ewa.org/events/upcom...
EWA is excited to announce the category finalists for the 2024 National Awards for Education Reporting.
Judges named 51 finalists in 17 awards categories among 346 eligible entries.
See the finalists:
ewa.org/ewa-awards/2...
#ewa25 #ewaAWARDS #education #journalism #reporting
Judges named 51 finalists in 17 awards categories among 346 eligible entries.
See the finalists:
ewa.org/ewa-awards/2...
#ewa25 #ewaAWARDS #education #journalism #reporting
April 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
EWA is excited to announce the category finalists for the 2024 National Awards for Education Reporting.
Judges named 51 finalists in 17 awards categories among 346 eligible entries.
See the finalists:
ewa.org/ewa-awards/2...
#ewa25 #ewaAWARDS #education #journalism #reporting
Judges named 51 finalists in 17 awards categories among 346 eligible entries.
See the finalists:
ewa.org/ewa-awards/2...
#ewa25 #ewaAWARDS #education #journalism #reporting