JCCF NEWS SUMMARYJune 6, 2012
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Reporting, Best Practices: Q & A with Education Reporter Kavitha Cardoza
Kavitha Cardoza dedicated many months to examining DC's high school dropout crisis as a part of the American Graduate project. She recently chatted with JCCF to discuss her work and offer tips to journalists who wish to cover the dropout crisis in their communities.
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Series Spotlight: Courting Crisis
City Limits devotes its May/June issue to "Courting Crisis: Inside the World of New York City Family Court." The reporting team spent months observing the city's overburdened family courts and speaking to experts, advocates, parents, lawyers, bureaucrats and judges.
As a part of the wide-ranging investigation, reporter Helen Zelon covers custody and child support, child welfare and juvenile justice issues. The index for the feature and multimedia coverage can be found here.
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Latino-heavy Texas County Leads Nation in Children Going Hungry
Latina Lista, Marisa Treviņo | June 4, 2012
According to a map of child food insecurity in the U.S., childhood hunger is a widespread problem. Many children who qualify for child nutrition programs are not enrolled.
Learning by Making (Opinion)
Slate, Dale Dougherty | June 4, 2012
The publisher of Make magazine and Maker Faire argues that American kids should be building rockets and robots, not taking standardized tests.
A Warning to Teenagers Before They Start Dating
The New York Times, Jan Hoffman | June 3, 2012
Educating middle schoolers about relationships before they start dating in earnest may help forestall dating violence. The most recent government report said that nearly 1 in 10 high schoolers have experienced dating violence.
Employment Solutions: Can a Town's Good Deeds Lower Unemployment?
Christian Science Monitor, Leda Hartman | June 3, 2012
People are the safety net. Neighbors help each other out to take the sting out of the recession.
Life In Prison Without Parole
The Story, American Public Media, Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister | June 1, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on whether juveniles convicted of crimes can be imprisoned for the rest of their lives. Charles Lewis Jr. took part in a murder at age 13; his father was also involved.
Can You Really Teach a Kid to Become Bullyproof? Philly.com/Associated Press, Beth J. Harpaz May 31, 2012Bullyproofing programs can teach kids the social and emotional skills they need to avoid becoming victims. But creating a culture of kindness, beginning in preschool, is essential to preventing cruelty among kids.
Does Preschool Translate to Career Success?
Wall Street Journal, Chana Schoenberger | May 31, 2012
Less than half of children in the U.S. attend preschool. In the "cradle to career" continuum, kids who go to preschool are more likely to get college degrees.
Food Trucks Draw Hungry Kids For Free Summer Meals
NPR, Ted Burnham | May 30, 2012
Summer food trucks deliver free meals to kids who need lunches to fill the gap between their appetites and their families' budgets.
Arizona Child Welfare: When Parental Care Turns Deadly
The Arizona Republic, Sean Holstege | May 27, 2012
Between 20 and 30 children die every year in child-abuse homicides in Arizona, most at the hands of parents or caregivers. The Arizona Republic tracks the recent deaths of infants in the state.
Managed Care Leaves Many LA County Children Desperate for Dental Care
Center for Health Reporting (California), Emily Bazar | May 25, 2012
For poor children in LA, obtaining quick and convenient dental care can be like making it big in Hollywood: It's possible, but few who try succeed, experts say.
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EVENTS
June 12, events at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. PT
Futuro Media Group
Los Angeles
A town hall, moderated by NPR Latino USA Anchor Maria Hinojosa, that will tackle cancer trends and cultural challenges.
June 12, 2 - 3 p.m. EST
Education Week
The Miami-Dade school district has been successful in achieving higher-than-average graduation rates among its Latino students. The webinar will look at what Miami-Dade has done to promote success among its Latino students, including immigrant students.
June 21, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST
Center for New York City Affairs
New York
Experts say New York City Schools and communities need a radical new approach to college readiness. Poor academic preparation, financial aid issues and personal issues provide barriers to a college degree. The Center for New York City Affairs will analyze city school and community-based college readiness efforts.
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OPPORTUNITIES
Poynter Institute
Deadline: June 8
A two-day seminar that will teach reporters how to investigate claims of predatory adults, expose system failures and educate the audience to the real dangers of child sex abuse. Tuition, travel and hotel costs will be covered for those whose applications are accepted.
Economics 101
Reynolds Center for Business Journalism
In this free series of hour-long webinars offered June 26 - 28, NPR's Marilyn Geewax will demystify economics for business journalists. Geewax will cover basic economic principles and how to find fresh story ideas on the economy in your community.
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