Alma Matters says goodbye for the summer — with a list of resources for the fall We look back at the issues we've covered this academic year, with a look ahead toward next semester May 15, 2022 Barbara Allen
Politico’s bombshell Roe v. Wade story means Americans are getting a peek behind the curtain at media ethics Despite the semester winding down, you can still engage on this topic with students — or any other people you converse with May 8, 2022 Barbara Allen
How to build a better J-school, part II We heard from scores of journalists, educators and practitioners on what improvements could be made for the industry May 1, 2022 Barbara Allen
How to build a better journalism school Your answers to improving the J-school experience, from better-paid adjuncts to entrepreneurship courses to work/life balance. April 24, 2022 Barbara Allen
What would you do if you were in charge of a new journalism school? Two recent conversations got me thinking about the future of journalism education April 17, 2022 Barbara Allen
Tips for helping your students pitch their ideas — and themselves — in a freelance world Plus thoughts on teaching about corrections, a new social media app that begs for authenticity and news for your classroom April 11, 2022 Barbara Allen
A look behind the scenes at some of America’s best investigative journalism The Goldsmith Award honors great investigations. The Shorenstein Center got the inside scoop on how the finalists did their work. April 3, 2022 Barbara Allen
As summer draws nearer, it’s OK for educators’ thoughts to turn toward … beaches? Teachapalooza and Diversity Across the Curriculum offer professors a chance to recharge, rejuvenate and rejoice that we’re in person again March 27, 2022 Barbara Allen
At a recent in-person journalism conference, spirits were high but fears about the future lingered Students report unusually high stress and burnout, while professors and advisers struggle to keep high standards March 13, 2022 Barbara Allen
These California students revealed what they want out of their professors and their education If you’re worried you’ve gotten too soft, think again — and dig even deeper to show understanding and empathy March 6, 2022 Barbara Allen
Resources for Ukraine/Russia coverage, remembering an adviser and a lead masterclass If you’ve got Ukrainian or Russian students on campus, now’s the time to interview them February 27, 2022 Barbara Allen
Honor your students’ hard work with an entry into a local, state or national journalism competition Winning even a small award can make a big difference in the career of a new journalist February 20, 2022 Barbara Allen
A trip to a college newsroom reinvigorates and inspires — you should try it, too I finally met USC’s Equity Board student members and got a behind-the-scenes look at their student media operations February 13, 2022 Barbara Allen
Poynter announces details for Teachapalooza 2022 This year’s event will be both in-person and virtual January 31, 2022 Barbara Allen
The doom and gloom about the news industry? You won’t find it in college newsrooms. What I learned about student media and young journalists in 2021 January 16, 2022 Barbara Allen
