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New online course teaches lessons on decolonizing journalism

Led by five journalists, the University of Toronto course focuses on challenging eurocentric narratives in Canadian media  Continue Reading New online course teaches lessons on decolonizing journalism

Classrooms advocate for press freedom

Involving post-secondary students in petitioning civic organizations to recognize World Press Freedom Day drives home the importance of journalism for democracy. Continue Reading Classrooms advocate for press freedom

The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war

Hind Khoudary, based in the Gaza strip, has been reporting for Al Jazeera English and her own social media channels since Oct. 7, 2023. Media experts say western news outlets, not allowed into Gaza, should create more partnerships with journalists like Khoudary. Continue Reading The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war

Journalism students see an industry in crisis. It’s time to talk about it

Not talking about the state of the industry is not an option for journalism educators. But how should they do it? Continue Reading Journalism students see an industry in crisis. It’s time to talk about it

What emerging journalists need to know about covering the climate crisis

Accepting the scientific consensus, incorporating lived experiences and including traditional knowledge in climate-related stories can reinvigorate climate reporting and better serve audiences
Continue Reading What emerging journalists need to know about covering the climate crisis

Why journalism education needs the humanities

Journalism schools still need to balance technical and critical-thinking skills and require broader study topics to prepare students for the complexity of issues they will go on to report Continue Reading Why journalism education needs the humanities

Only heroic measures can save news now

To guard their autonomy and tackle the misinformation crisis, it’s time for news people to question old assumptions and embrace accountability
Continue Reading Only heroic measures can save news now

How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way

Taking trauma-informed approaches to reporting and considering the structural drivers that define the child welfare system to improve coverage Continue Reading How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way

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