“Communities in Flux: The Impact of Economic
Turmoil and Shifting Demographics”
A Specialized Reporting Institute made possible with support from the McCormick Foundation.
Nov. 16-18, 2008 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Avenue Hotel, Chicago
This two-day seminar will give you a fresh view of changing communities and how new challenges affect your audience. Examine under-the-radar story ideas, learn from leading experts in the field and fellow journalists, and leave with a notebook of new sources.
Sessions include:
Tipping Points: Life after November: What trends should journalists track as newly elected leaders take on critical social issues?
The Rise of the Working Poor: For many middle-income households, having a job doesn't mean economic security. What does the future hold for families on the edge?
Where Communities Clash: Diverse populations increasingly compete for jobs, loans, school funding and even public recreational space. As poverty among children and immigrant populations grows, according to new census findings, where can reporters find the pressure points and illuminate the policies behind the struggles?
Solutions From Within: A look at vetted public and private programs that use innovative means to help people and communities under stress.
Skills Workshops: Breakout sessions on reporting challenges and multimedia skills.
The institute is open to 20 journalists from any medium. Competitive fellowships cover materials, meals, and participation in a post-conference online Q&A session. Travel subsidies up to $250 will be available.
Download application
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 24.
E-mail a completed application and supporting materials to fellowships@journalismcenter.org, or mail:
Journalism Center on Children & Families
4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 320
College Park, MD 20740
Questions? Call 301.699.5133.
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