Race plays a role, but researchers say it’s not the strongest predictor of whether someone holds a negative view of police
A meta-analysis of 66 peer-reviewed studies shows the public’s relationship with law enforcement is complicated.
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How they did it: 4 news outlets team up to reveal police dogs bite and maim thousands of people a year
The journalists offer tips for investigating how police primarily use dogs on people suspected of minor offenses — or no crimes — and cause injuries that can be severe and life changing.
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Political polarization slowed after a California newspaper dropped national politics from its opinion pages
Local newspapers can slow political polarization by focusing on local issues only on their opinion pages, new research suggests.
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How they did it: Tampa Bay Times reporters uncover predictive policing project used to harass residents, profile kids
Journalist Neil Bedi offers seven tips on using academic research as a reporting tool in investigative projects.
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Why do Americans share so much fake news? One big reason is they aren’t paying attention, new research suggests
Americans who share fake news on social media might not lack media literacy skills. Chances are they don’t stop to check accuracy, a new study suggests.
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How Facebook could reduce animosity between Republicans and Democrats: New research
Animosity between the two major political parties falls when Facebook drives users to news outlets with political leanings that differ from their own, a new study shows.
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Covering criminal courts amid COVID-19: 6 tips for journalists
Criminal justice experts offer journalists six tips for covering changes U.S. courts are making to keep the public safe while criminal cases move forward during the coronavirus crisis.
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COVID-19 school closings and child abuse reports: Research exposes dangerous link
Research suggests school closings amid the coronavirus pandemic have reduced the reporting of child abuse to authorities.
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Covering multicultural education: 7 tips for journalists
Tip #1: Make clear that race is only one of a range of topics within multicultural education.
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Multicultural education: How schools teach it and where educators say it falls short
Below, we provide a sampling of academic research that looks at how multicultural education has changed in recent decades and inconsistencies in the way today’s teachers teach it.
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