How newspaper reporters help my community
A first grade student interviews a local reporter to find out how news stories get made and why community journalism is vital to civic engagement.
Education
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of education
Expert Commentary
Research shows spike in youth suicide attempts, depression after the COVID-19 pandemic began
Two new meta-analyses synthesize the findings of dozens of studies on attempted suicide, self-harm, depression and anxiety among kids after COVID-19 began to spread.
Expert Commentary
How indoor air quality in schools affects student learning and health
Some U.S. schools are using federal relief funds to improve indoor air quality amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re covering the issue, it’s important to know what the research says about how air quality can affect student health and achievement.
Expert Commentary
6 tips for covering race-based affirmative action in college admissions
Seven researchers whose work demonstrates the benefits or drawbacks of race-based affirmative action offer advice on covering the issue.
Expert Commentary
How school shootings hurt student achievement and enrollment
This updated collection of research suggests student achievement falls after school shootings and enrollment drops as some families move away.
Expert Commentary
How they did it: New York Times reporters show Hasidic schools systematically denied students a basic education
A New York Times education reporter shares tips and behind-the-scenes insights to help journalists cover insular communities and private schools.
Expert Commentary
The substitute teacher shortage: Research reveals why it warrants more news coverage
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.
Expert Commentary
Offering free lunches for all students: Financial impacts on schools, families and grocery stores
As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it’s important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.
Expert Commentary
Federal student loan forgiveness: Research to help journalists
We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.
Expert Commentary
Covering student loan forgiveness: 5 tips from Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
Expert Commentary