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| Billions of taxpayer dollars are pouring into communities across the country. Are you ready to follow the money? |
An unprecedented stream of taxpayer money has been flowing into municipalities.
Is it going where it’s supposed to? And are journalists up to speed on the best ways to track it?
It’s those questions that Beat Academy seeks to answer next.
On Thursday, Poynter’s Beat Academy presents Auditing ARPA and IRA: How to report on Biden’s promise to communities, at 1 p.m. Eastern.
Beat Academy enrollees from the Great Lakes states (Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio) have the opportunity to apply for one of two $10,000 reporting grants from The Joyce Foundation to help news organizations watchdog the government’s spending through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
“In Beat Academy, people are going to get up to speed on what ARPA is — they'll get a sense of what the purposes are, how the money can be spent and what the deadlines are,” said Beat Academy lead faculty Jon Greenberg. “Enrollees will get a national view of how the money has been allocated, and we will talk about what to watch for as this money actually touches ground. And we'll also be asking the question, ‘Has it really created change for disadvantaged communities?’”
Scroll down to read more about this and other opportunities Poynter is bringing you. |
Beat Academy: Auditing ARPA and IRA
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Feb. 29 at 1 p.m. Eastern
President Joe Biden promised to make life better in disadvantaged and marginalized communities by targeting them with billions of dollars tied to climate change, affordable housing, drinking and wastewater infrastructure and more.
Is it working?
In this session you’ll get:
- A guide to the best mapping data, showing where the money has gone in your area.
- Panelists who will help you understand the forces and factors that eased and impeded the ability of deserving communities to access these funds.
- A reporting roadmap to assess whether projects have or are likely to improve communities.
- Enrollees from the Great Lakes states can apply for one of two $10,000 reporting grants to capture how certain communities have used the funds to good effect.
Beat Academy delivers the latest knowledge that journalists need to cover critical topics of deep importance to their communities.
Cost: $75 per individual; $50 for five or more spots. |
May 7-June 11
This six-week virtual seminar equips reporters with the tools and one-on-one coaching they need to hit the ground running and build a successful career. You'll meet for 90 minutes a week over six weeks, learning from industry experts and networking with a cohort of your peers.
You'll get guidance on what makes a great story pitch, how to create a good interview experience, what's truly important when it comes to story structure, how to create and present a personal development plan for your own reporting, and more.
This course is designed for reporters with up to six years of experience. The deadline to apply is April 28.
Cost: $499 |
| Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders |
May and December
This in-person, five-day workshop focuses on the critical skills new managers need to help them lead in journalism, media and technology.
Dynamic sessions are designed to establish your credibility as a leader; help you learn how to manage people who were once your peers, friends or bosses; and connect with a cohort of other new managers for transformational leadership training.
Space is limited, so apply soon. The deadline for the May session is Tuesday, March 26. The deadline for the December session is Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Cost: $1,500. |
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June 3-24
Specifically designed for women and nonbinary journalists, this is the second of our three virtual leadership trainings for those who want to flex their organizational muscle, but who have no direct reports — leaders who manage big responsibilities like processes, products or platforms.
Another session, set in October for all gender identities, is also now accepting applications.
These four-session, virtual workshops are designed to help journalists use their social capital to lead with influence. The deadline to apply is May 6.
Cost: $600. |
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