Congratulations to the top winners of EWA’s National Awards for Education Reporting! Learn which journalists received recognition during EWA’s 79th National Seminar today. ewa.org/members-news... #ewa26 #ewaAWARDS #journalistSKY #eduSKY

What does the future hold for federal education data and research? Get your questions answered during this aptly titled #ewa26 session. #eduSKY #journalistSKY #ewa26 📷 Kristan Obeng

EWA is helping reporters better cover threats to equity in education. Listen in now at #ewa26. Much gratitude to our panelists! #eduSKY #journalistSKY #ewa26 📷 Kristan Obeng

Congratulations to the 2025 winners of the National Awards for Education Reporting! Category winners received recognition during #ewa26 today. See the full list of winners here: ewa.org/members-news... #ewaAWARDS #eduSKY #journalistSKY #ewa26

Covering federal immigration enforcement in your community? A researcher, journalist and superintendent are discussing the effects of ICE’s increased activity in U.S. communities, including declines in attendance, student well-being and learning. #journalistSKY #eduSKY #ewa26 📷 Kristan Obeng

Live at #ewa26: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is speaking about his state’s education policy and national education issues with Liz Bowie of The Banner. We’d love to hear about your takeaways from this session. Tag us! #journalistSKY #eduSKY #ewa26 📷 Kristan Obeng

Olivia Krauth and Krishna Sharma are live at this #ewa26 session! One is an independent journalist. The other is an engagement editor in a traditional newsroom. They’re sharing tips about reaching audiences. Janet Woojeong Lee is moderating the session. #journalistSKY #eduSKY #ewa26

The 79th EWA National Seminar in Baltimore has begun! We look forward to connecting more with everyone this week. Check out some scenes from our welcome reception on Instagram. www.instagram.com/p/DZGkeVdjY3... #ewa26 #journalistSKY #eduSKY

The official #ewa26 conference app is now available! Get access to the most up-to-date information about the 2026 National Seminar, including sessions, speakers, maps and more. builder.guidebook.com/g/#/guides/7...

Congratulations to the journalists who made the 22nd class of EWA Reporting Fellows! Each EWA Reporting Fellowship provides up to $5K to help cover reporting costs, plus other assistance. ewa.org/members-news... #eduSKY #journalistSKY #education #journalism #reporting

The academic year’s almost over, and summertime is ripe for reporting! Journalists: Apply to join EWA’s new cohort on summer school to build your summer learning knowledge. The deadline is May 1. ewa.org/members-news...

Read journalist Colin Hogan’s advice on how to incorporate teachers’ voices in coverage. He also described the unique challenges of being an educator and spoke to fellow reporters. ewa.org/how-to-cover... #eduSKY #journalistSKY #education #teachers

It can be difficult to report on teacher burnout substantively and frequently. Journalist alinatug.bsky.social helps other journalists find more ways to deeply report on the topic. ewa.org/data-researc... #education #journalistSKY #eduSKY

If you’re a reporter who wants to better cover summer learning this year, apply for EWA’s Summer School Cohort by May 1! Reporters will meet and learn from national experts and fellow journalists during one week in May. ewa.org/members-news... #JournalistSky #education #journalism

When covering college budgets, there are lots of places to find data: public financial statements on university websites, ProPublica’s database of tax forms, IPEDS, etc. Learn more in this webinar recording. ewa.org/watch-and-li... #eduSKY #JournalistSky #education

EWA is excited to announce the category finalists for the 2025 National Awards for Education Reporting, recognizing the top education journalism in the United States. Judges named 54 finalists in 17 awards categories among 349 eligible entries. ewa.org/ewa-awards/2... #ewa26 #ewaAWARDS

From diversity to salaries and contracts, here’s a list of organizations providing research and data on the teacher workforce. Read the new reporting resource by kris10griffith.bsky.social of thebaltimorebanner.com. ewa.org/data-researc... #eduSKY #JournalistSky #education

We are deeply saddened by the death of Diana R. Fuentes of Investigative Reporters & Editors. She was widely respected as a caring leader dedicated to excellent journalism and a free press. We are thinking of her family, friends, and everyone at IRE. www.ire.org/2026/03/21/i...

Final call: Proposals for EWA’s 22nd class of EWA Reporting Fellows are due TODAY at 8 p.m. Eastern! Apply before it’s too late. ewa.org/fellowships #education #highered #earlychildhood #ECE

Many colleges are feeling financial pressure on multiple fronts. Learn how to read college budgets and find financial red flags. Register for the March 25 webinar here: ewa.org/events/upcom... #education #eduSKY

Last call! Apply for EWA’s Reporting With Education Research workshop, which takes place before the 2026 National Seminar on June 2. The application closes after today. ewa.org/ewa-reportin... #education #journalism

EWA’s Naomi Harris is part of a Bowie State University panel for student journalists on the how-tos of covering higher education. She partnered with The ReNews Project on the session. The panel also features EWA members! Bowie students -- check it out! #eduSKY #education #highered

🎉 Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day, a national moment to celebrate the important role of student journalists and advocate for their First Amendment rights. Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org

eshockmanwrites.bsky.social of mprnews.org is one of many journalists who have been at the forefront of covering ICE enforcement and its impact on schools. She offered tips to other journalists covering the intersection of immigration and education. ewa.org/educated-rep... #eduSKY #education

On Feb. 26, #StudentPressFreedom Day from splc.org highlights the powerful reporting of student journalists and their fight to secure their free press rights. Learn more: studentpressfreedom.org

EWA is accepting applications from journalists to join its Reporting With Education Research workshop on June 2 in Baltimore. The special half-day workshop is for journalists attending the 2026 National Seminar. Learn more: ewa.org/ewa-reportin... #education #journalism

EWA compiled resources, tips, peer support groups, and journalism job openings for reporters affected by layoffs. Note: If you saw this roundup already, we updated it with new resources. Check it out: ewa.org/members-news... #journalism #reporting #layoffs #education

evieblad.bsky.social, senior staff writer at edweek.org, shared advice to help reporters cover the growing number of student walkout protests. Check out the post on Instagram (or Linkedin): www.instagram.com/p/DU8ZmmlEvm... #education #eduSKY

Considering applying for class 22 of the EWA Reporting Fellowship? Ira Porter of The Christian Science Monitor was a class 19 EWA Reporting Fellow. He shares his fellowship experience for journalists interested in applying this year. www.instagram.com/p/DUqe3wzkjQh/ #journalism #reporting

Get up to $5K to support stand-alone stories and smaller-scale projects on early childhood education, K-12 and higher education! Apply for an EWA Reporting Fellowship by 8 p.m. Eastern on Monday, March 16. ewa.org/members-news... #education #eduSKY

Congratulations to Kavitha Cardoza for winning the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, which recognizes freelance journalists! Kavitha is a former EWA staffer and journalist member. Learn about some of her past award-winning work. ewa.org/awards/featu... #eduSKY #education

Heads up, @edwriters.bsky.social members! Plenty of story ideas in this AHA resource.

Amid increasing federal and state restrictions, Art Coleman of EducationCounsel explains the importance of explaining diversity, equity and inclusion in coverage. Watch the full video here: ewa.org/watch-and-li... #eduSKY #education

The Education Writers Association is deeply alarmed by the arrests of journalists in connection with their reporting at an anti-ICE demonstration in Minnesota. We vigorously support First Amendment protections for the press and the public. freedom.press/issues/fpf-s...

If you’re a reporter in a state that passed a science of reading bill, how is that law being implemented with the needs of English learners in mind? Tara Garcia Mathewson shares some reporting advice in this clip. To learn more about covering English learners, click here: ewa.org/watch-and-li...

Two recent studies indicate how schoolchildren have been affected by immigration crackdowns ordered by the Trump administration. Review this reporting resource by EWA board member Denise-Marie Ordway of The journoresource.bsky.social. ewa.org/data-researc... #eduSKY #education #immigration

In a new resource for EWA, Nick Fouriezos takes readers through some of the questions that journalists should ask rural college leaders to deepen their reporting. ewa.org/how-to-cover... #education #highered #eduSKY

What’s the status of evolving state and federal policies that restrict DEI? Get key insights on that legislation and guidance on covering these efforts and their impact on students and colleges during EWA’s webinar on Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern. ewa.org/events/upcom... #eduSKY #education

Amid a federal immigration crackdown and rising student absences, many schools are temporarily allowing students to learn remotely. Learn about the Sensitive Locations Policy elimination and immigrant students’ rights in a Q&A by Jo Napolitano. ewa.org/how-to-cover... #education #eduSKY

What’s the status of evolving state and federal policies that restrict DEI? Get key insights to cover these efforts and their impact on students and colleges during EWA’s Jan. 29 webinar. Register today! ewa.org/events/upcom... #DEI #highered #eduSKY

Covering special education has become even more important this school year. Journalists: Apply to join EWA’s new cohort on special education. The deadline is Jan. 28. ewa.org/members-news... #eduSKy #education

Rural colleges are economic anchors and drivers of community identity. When these campuses face funding cuts, declining enrollment or closure, the impact ripples far beyond higher education. Experts explain in a resource by Tannistha Sinha of the Houston Defender Network. ewa.org/educated-rep...

It’s vital journalists understand the state of social studies education and cover it with appropriate nuance. In a resource by Marianna McMurdock, get story ideas and tips for building trust with sources on this frequently restricted subject. ewa.org/how-to-cover... #eduSKY #education

What do the Trump administration’s policy changes mean for English learners? Get key insights and guidance from experts and a reporter during EWA’s webinar today at 1 p.m. Eastern. ewa.org/events/upcom... #education #eduSKY

Check out this year’s top 10 most-read EWA blogs. Thanks to the journalist members who shared their expertise and helped create these and all other online resources in 2025! ewa.org/educated-rep... #eduSKY #education

Higher ed insiders shared trends to watch for as colleges and universities stare down massive cuts to federally funded research – and they provided tips for covering the fallout. ewa.org/educated-rep... #eduSKY #education

Here are some guidelines to help journalists tasked with the difficult job of covering a school shooting and gun violence. It also looks back at how we got to this point in U.S. history, where gun violence, mass shootings and school shootings seem nonstop. ewa.org/how-to-cover...

The wait is over – registration for the 2026 National Seminar is now open! If you’re a journalist hoping to attend #ewa26 on scholarship, applications will open soon. Until then, learn more here: ewa.org/events/upcom...#ewa26 📷 James Minichello for EWA

What do the Trump administration’s policy changes mean for English learners? Get key insights and guidance from experts and a reporter during EWA’s webinar on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. Eastern. ewa.org/events/upcom... #education #eduSKY

ICYMI: Principals discussed cellphone bans, school discipline, chronic absenteeism and other top education issues. Watch the webinar recording. ewa.org/watch-and-li... #education #eduSKY