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This Thursday, May 6, join us for the third in a series of four conversations about what’s next in journalism — Diverse Voices and the Future Newsroom ([link removed]) .
You’ll hear from Dion Lim, anchor and reporter at ABC7/KGO-TV in San Francisco, and Washington Post national political reporter Robert Samuels for a candid conversation about how the ongoing racial reckoning in newsrooms will impact the future of journalism.
How can your newsroom bring about meaningful change to better represent its audiences? What can you do to ensure all voices are heard in your workplace?
Join us to find your role in this important conversation. Attendance is free thanks to our sponsor, the Knight Foundation. Sign up now ([link removed]) !
Keep scrolling for more options to expand your journalistic horizons.
Happy World Press Freedom week,
— Andrew DeLong, Teaching and Event Services Director
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Diverse Voices and the Future Newsroom
Live webinar, May 6 at noon Eastern
Here's a little bit more about our 45-minute On Poynt session on Thursday, May 6:
You'll join Poynter senior faculty Joie Chen ([link removed]) as she speaks with Dion Lim ([link removed]) , anchor and reporter at ABC7/KGO-TV in San Francisco, and Washington Post national political reporter Robert Samuels ([link removed]) .
The panel will discuss their experiences as journalists of color amid the social justice movements of the last year. All have reported on Black Lives Matter and Stop AAPI Hate and have seen the impacts of those movements on their own lives. Their experiences help them imagine how newsrooms will evolve to better support diversity, equity and inclusion in the future.
Cost: Free, thanks to the support of the Knight foundation.
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High School Journalism Program (June 2021)
Online group seminar, June 14-25
If you know a student who is interested in journalism, let them know about Poynter's prestigious training for teenagers: the High School Journalism Program.
Now online and available to students nationwide, this program will teach participants multimedia storytelling skills, fact-checking best practices and journalistic ethics for the future. Journalism experience isn't required to apply. The program can launch high schoolers into a communications program in college, set them up for an internship or help them apply to their student paper.

Students can expect personalized instruction from globally renowned Poynter faculty and award-winning media professionals delivered in a high-production online learning environment. By the end of the intensive, 10-day online program, students will have produced a multimedia story of their choosing and written a personal essay.
Apply by: May 17.
Cost: $395. Scholarships are available, thanks to the Dow Jones News Fund, TEGNA Foundation and 10 Tampa Bay.
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United Facts of America: A Festival of Fact-Checking
Live event, May 10-13

United Facts of America, brought to you by PolitiFact and Poynter, is a celebration of fact-checking featuring some of the most important voices in media, health care, politics and technology.
Your ticket includes access to four days of forward-thinking conversation about the role of facts in our lives. You'll get a global perspective about trust and the news media listening to CNN's Christiane Amanpour talk with Poynter president Neil Brown. You'll hear a different side of Dr. Anthony Fauci when he discusses COVID-19 misinformation with PolitiFact managing editor Katie Sanders. You'll think differently about online conspiracies after PolitiFact deputy editor Rebecca Catalanello's conversation with Steven Hassan, an American mental health counselor who has written on the subject of mind control.
Dozens more speakers round out our schedule, from TikTok influencers who fight fire during the day and fact-check at night to politicians grappling with Big Tech's influence over our information ecosystem. Get tickets by Monday, May 10, to join the conversation.
Tickets: $50
VIP Experience: $100 (includes access to the full program, plus a private virtual happy hour with CNN’s Brian Stelter and small group break-out sessions with PolitiFact fact-checkers)
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Reporting in the Age of Social Justice

Online group seminar, June 7-10

In this four-day digital workshop, journalists will gain skills to help them tell stories that matter to audiences and that leave a distinct mark on society.
John D. Sutter — CNN contributor, MIT fellow and National Geographic explorer — returns as Poynter guest faculty to lead this workshop, bringing in prominent guest speakers who will share their field-tested tips for covering the accelerating social change in 2021. Confirmed instructors include Juan Arredondo, a photojournalist whose images explore social inequality and frequently appear in The New York Times; Robert Samuels, a national political reporter at The Washington Post, who focuses on the intersection of politics, policy and people; and Jan Winburn, award-winning journalist and writing mentor. Workshop participants will not only learn from experienced reporters during daily sessions, but also have the opportunity to receive one-on-one, personalized coaching from them.
Apply by: Monday, May 10.
Cost: $150, thanks to the Lumina Foundation.
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COLLEGE RESOURCES
Virtual Teachapalooza: Front-Edge Teaching Tools for College Educators
Online conference, June 4-5
Join us for two fast-paced days of relevant, cut-to-the-chase learning for journalism educators. Question the nature of objectivity, plan for the future of higher education post-pandemic, learn new tools to make your life easier and join your peers in virtual happy hours. Cost: $150. Apply by Monday, May 10 ([link removed]) .
Understanding Title IX
Self-directed course, start anytime
This course is designed to help journalists understand the applications of Title IX, how to navigate it, and what kinds of reporting can be done around both individual Title IX cases and entire higher education institutions. Cost: Free, thanks to the support of the Charles Koch Foundation. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
REPORTING, WRITING, EDITING

Will Work For Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Journalism
Online group seminar, May 18-June 8
This popular online group seminar will help you build an investigation, from the seed of an idea to a powerful execution. Cost. $399. Enroll by Monday, May 17 ([link removed]) . Only a few spots remain!
Build a Stronger Team by Being a Better Coach
Online group seminar, June 28-30
This new, hyper-focused online workshop from Poynter will help leaders in news organizations understand the foundations of coaching and apply techniques of change and conflict management within their teams. Cost: $499. Apply by Monday, May 31 ([link removed]) .

Summit for Reporters and Editors
Online group seminar, July 1, 8-10 and 16-17
Now online, Poynter’s annual Summit for Reporters and Editors fosters collaboration, stokes innovation, and helps journalists thrive both professionally and personally. Cost: $450. Apply by Tuesday, June 1 ([link removed]) .
Writers Without Editors: How to Edit Your Own Writing
Online group seminar, July 5-23
In this six-session course, freelancers, writers and independent journalists will gain the skills they need to polish their own prose. Cost: $349. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
Newsroom Readiness Certificate
Self-directed course, start anytime
This self-paced course includes five lessons about newsgathering, interviewing, media law, media ethics and diversity — basics all journalists should master. Cost: [DEL: $49.99. :DEL] On Sale! $29.95. Enroll now ([link removed]) .

How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust
Self-directed, start anytime
This online, self-paced course will help journalists understand mistrust and gain a better understanding of what trust in news looks like in the U.S. It will also provide you with tips and tools to be more transparent, more engaged and more open with your readers. Cost: Free. Suggested donation: $15. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
FACT-CHECKING

Global Fact 8 & 9
Save the date!
Global Fact is an annual conference hosted and organized by Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. It has become the premier gathering point to discuss the practice of fact-checking.
2021: Global Fact 8 will be held virtually Oct. 21-23, 2021.
2022: Global Fact 9 is scheduled for June 22-25, 2022, at Oslo Metropolitan University’s City Center Campus in Norway. Learn more ([link removed]) .

MediaWise for Seniors Fact-Checking 101
Self-directed course, start anytime
Learn how to spot misinformation on the internet, especially around COVID-19 vaccines, and feel more confident finding facts on Facebook and other social media platforms. Cost: Free. This training is offered at a discounted price thanks to support from Facebook. Enroll now ([link removed]) .
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MORE FREE RESOURCES
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Andrew DeLong
Andrew DeLong is the teaching and event services director at Poynter. He shares tips, training and resources to transform your journalism.
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