We spotlight free databases journalists can use to report on higher education issues ranging from the changing demographics of U.S. college students to graduation rates, campus crime, faculty salaries and student health.
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Read on to learn how pharmacy benefit managers influence drug prices in the U.S., and how academic studies can help you gain a deeper understanding of the concerns about PBMs. PLUS: 4 tips for localizing and covering stories about PBMs.
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Climate change is often framed as a global crisis, but its impacts are local. Journalists can inform their audiences by localizing climate change stories, making abstract climate data more tangible.
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In a field experiment involving more than 400 fictitious LinkedIn profiles, researchers find connection requests sent from Black men’s profiles were 13% less likely to be accepted than those from white men’s profiles.
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In this research-based explainer, we examine the rise in chronic student absenteeism in recent years and the various ways school nurses, an underutilized resource in the push to improve attendance, can help.
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A new survey report is a valuable resource for local journalists in search of post-election analysis stories. The researchers share state-level data on whether respondents leaned on national vs. local news for information about the 2024 election — or whether they relied on news sources at all.
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“Reporting on election night results may be the most pivotal task of the entire campaign season,” writes media scholar Thomas Patterson. He shares six tips for doing so carefully and responsibly.
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Research, data, history and the law: Here’s what you need to know to report on felony disenfranchisement. Plus, check out the video if you missed the webinar.
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In this recording of a recent webinar, journalists from The Associated Press and two large local newspapers share insights on how the AP calls races in the U.S, how the count and certification process works, and how reporters across the country use and convey that information.
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We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading for insights on their voting habits, colleges’ efforts to raise voting rates and stories researchers say newsrooms need to cover.
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