Private school vouchers: An explainer (with research) to help you navigate school choice policies
We updated this explainer to help journalists understand and ask more probing questions about private school vouchers and other school choice programs.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of economics and economic equality
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7 tips for improving news coverage of private school choice
Seven university professors who study private school vouchers and other school choice programs offer advice to help journalists strengthen their coverage of this deeply divisive topic.
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Story ideas from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: April 2025
Our semi-regular rundown of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book is full of story ideas for reporters across beats. The April edition spotlights key economic trends by region, including a New Jersey salon struggling to find qualified hires, and declining tourism from Canada and Mexico across the U.S.
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Hispanic-serving institutions: A primer with story ideas and guiding questions for journalists
A research-based explainer to help journalists cover Hispanic-serving institutions — the most common type of minority-serving institution — as U.S. colleges and universities face heightened scrutiny under President Trump.
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Covering Trump’s tariffs? Here are 4 things you need to know
The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar featuring two trade economists and an NPR producer whose reporting teams have covered tariffs. Watch the recording and read key takeaways.
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If you report on the US economy, get to know these 8 data sources
We spotlight free data sources journalists can use to report on economic issues ranging from GDP and inflation to economic inequality, along with topics outside of economics, such as education spending.
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Here are the answers to 15 common questions about fluoride in drinking water
We scoured decades of published academic research to address questions about water fluoridation, including what it is, who makes decisions about it, and how safe and effective it is.
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Fluoride in water: A research roundup and reporting tip sheet
To help journalists with their reporting, we read through dozens of published research papers and unpacked several recent studies about fluoride in water.
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Story ideas from the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: December 2024
Our periodic rundown of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book is full of story ideas for reporters across beats. We reveal story pitches from the most recent release, including holiday decorator woes in the Midwest and grocery store staffing travails in Montana.
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Pharmacy benefit managers: What journalists need to know about the prescription drug middleman industry
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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