The influence of elites, interest groups and average voters on …
Nov 14, 2014 · Public policy in the United States is shaped by a wide variety of forces, from polls and election results to interest groups and institutions, both formal and informal. In addition to political parties, the influence of diverse and sometimes antagonistic political forces has been widely acknowledged by policymakers and evidenced by scholars, and journalists.
Associated Press style basics - The Journalist's Resource
May 7, 2009 · Research editor, Journalist's Resource. Formerly assistant arts editor at the Boston Globe, senior editor of the Boston Phoenix (RIP), managing editor of the San Francisco Bay Guardian (also RIP) and managing editor at the South American Explorer (still with us).
School uniforms: Do they really improve student achievement, …
Apr 20, 2018 · Decades ago, uniforms were mostly worn by students who went to private or parochial schools. But as local school boards have focused more on improving standardized test scores and campus safety, a growing number have begun requiring school uniforms — typically, a polo shirt of a particular color paired with navy or khaki pants, skirts or shorts.
Fake news and the spread of misinformation: A research roundup
Sep 1, 2017 · She joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2015 after working as a reporter for newspapers and radio stations in the U.S. and Central America, including the Orlando Sentinel and Philadelphia Inquirer.Her work also has appeared in publications such as USA TODAY, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post.She has received a multitude of national, regional and state-level journalism ...
How does social media use influence political participation and …
Oct 18, 2015 · Academic research has consistently found that people who consume more news media have a greater probability of being civically and politically engaged across a variety of measures. In an era when the public’s time and attention is increasingly directed toward platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, scholars are seeking to evaluate the still-emerging relationship between social media use and ...
What's tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native …
Jul 18, 2021 · She joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2015 after working as a reporter for newspapers and radio stations in the U.S. and Central America, including the Orlando Sentinel and Philadelphia Inquirer.Her work also has appeared in publications such as USA TODAY, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post.She has received a multitude of national, regional and state-level journalism ...
The pros and cons of 'free college' and 'college promise' programs
Oct 8, 2019 · More than 19.9 million students are taking classes at colleges and universities across the United States this semester, up from 14.9 million two decades ago, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.. As enrollment has swelled, so has the price of college. The average combined cost of undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board at four-year schools has doubled since 2000.
Copyright-free images: How to find free photos and graphics
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Code of ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists
Mar 30, 2009 · Journalists have both rights and responsibilities. A good place to learn what these are is the code of ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists.The society’s code is voluntarily embraced by thousands of journalists, regardless of place or platform, and is widely used in newsrooms and classrooms as a guide for ethical behavior.
Research suggests the impact of four-day school weeks varies …
Jul 15, 2024 · She joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2015 after working as a reporter for newspapers and radio stations in the U.S. and Central America, including the Orlando Sentinel and Philadelphia Inquirer.Her work also has appeared in publications such as USA TODAY, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post.She has received a multitude of national, regional and state-level journalism ...