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Need US government data? Get to know TRAC at Syracuse University

by Clark Merrefield | February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023

Whether you are investigating the immigration system or activities of federal criminal and civil courts, TRAC has done the FOIA work to obtain data that can bolster your reporting.

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Economics, Education

The substitute teacher shortage: Research reveals why it warrants more news coverage

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 30, 2023 January 30, 2023

We highlight academic research to help journalists explain why school districts’ responses to the national substitute teacher shortage could have long-term consequences for students — especially kids in low-income communities.

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Economics, Media, Politics & Government

7 ways to inform news coverage of immigration at the southern U.S. border

by Clark Merrefield | January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023

We share insights for well-rounded immigration coverage from five experts — plus, a trove of resources to inform your immigration reporting.

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Health, Media

Prioritizing mental health in the newsroom: 5 tips to get you started

by Naseem S. Miller | January 20, 2023 February 3, 2023

In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn’t tune in, we’re sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.

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Health, Media

Visual health misinformation: A primer and research roundup

by Naseem S. Miller | January 11, 2023 January 12, 2023

With rapid advances in technology, it’s becoming easier to create and spread visual content that’s inaccurate, misleading and dangerous. There are similarities and differences between visual health misinformation and other types of visual misinformation.

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Using academic research to do investigative journalism: 5 tips from our webinar

by Denise-Marie Ordway | January 6, 2023 January 6, 2023

For those who couldn’t attend our recent training, here are some of the tips Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Neil Bedi, criminologist Rachel Lovell and I shared.

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