You may have noticed the beautiful phrase "in person" in the Weekly Training Digest lately.
Yes! We are planning to host hybrid programs, like our upcoming jails workshop, and some weeklong seminars, including our leadership academies for women and for diversity in media, at our sun-drenched, waterfront campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, starting in 2022. We are also eager to explore training and events in other parts of the U.S.
You can expect us to apply the lessons we learned in the virtual world about accessibility, asynchronous learning and ongoing communication to our in-person programs. You can also anticipate applications and enhanced safety measures for in-person experiences.
We can't wait to gather in new and improved ways next year. Let's learn, together!
— Andrew DeLong, director of teaching operations |
Webinar: Today, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern
During the 2021 legislative session, seven states passed laws that restrict transgender athletes’ ability to participate on sports teams that match their gender identity; dozens more states introduced similar bills in 2021 that didn’t pass.
At the center of public — and often vitriolic — debate around such laws are kids, families, athletic clubs and schools. This webinar, featuring award-winning ESPN reporter Katie Barnes, will teach journalists how to thoughtfully, accurately and ethically report stories about gender and sports on the local level.
Cost: Free, thanks to support from the Gill Foundation. |
| Redistricting and Elections |
Webinar: Tomorrow, Nov. 17 at noon Eastern
Redistricting is a once-a-decade process that varies by state, inspires political, civic and legal action, and fundamentally determines how power is distributed in the United States. Led by PolitiFact editor-in-chief Angie Drobnic Holan and PolitiFact senior correspondent Louis Jacobson, this 90-minute webinar will help journalists report on redistricting and its impact for years to come.
Cost: Free, thanks to support from the Google News Initiative, in cooperation with the JSK Journalism Fellowships, and an anonymous donor. |
| Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media (2022) |
In-person: May 15-20, Sept. 18-23 and Dec. 4-9
Now in its eighth year, the Poynter Leadership Academy for Women in Media has transformed the careers of more than 450 women in news media and tech. During a week often described as overflowing with “Poynter magic,” each participant learns to manage teams more effectively, hone and communicate their strategic vision and steer their organizations toward success. But perhaps more importantly, graduates join a global community of support.
Topics for 2022 include trauma-informed leadership, navigating burnout, DEI in hiring and retention, ethical decision-making for leaders, work-life chemistry and delegating.
Cost: $1,095. Apply by Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. |
| Covering Jails and Police Reform |
Online and in-person: Jan. 20-21, 2022
This free workshop will help journalists more confidently cover America’s criminal justice system, from learning about COVID-19 inside jails to proposed changes in local policing. Accepted applicants can attend either online or in-person at Poynter’s waterfront campus in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
Throughout the entire program, Poynter faculty will lead robust discussions around journalism ethics when it comes to how we cover the accused and convicted. The sessions will be practical, inspiring and non-political. Apply as soon as you know this program is for you. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Cost: Free, including hotels. Apply by Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. |
Table Stakes: Poynter’s Local News Innovation Program
Online and in-person, Jan.-Dec. 2022
This intensive program is proven to help local newspapers, public radio stations and digital news organizations make the transition to sustainable digital publishing and build a culture of performance-driven change. Cost: $500-$6,500, based on newsroom size. Apply by Dec. 1, 2021.
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Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media
In-person, Oct. 9-14, 2022
The Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media, in partnership with The Washington Post, is a transformative, tuition-free leadership program that trains journalists of color working in digital media to thrive, professionally and personally. Application now open! Apply by Jan. 15, 2022. |
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REPORTING, WRITING & EDITING |
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How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust (International Edition)
Self-directed, start anytime
In this self-directed course, you’ll learn what news audiences in various parts of the world don’t understand about how journalism works. You’ll also look for opportunities to demonstrate credibility by explaining news processes, coverage goals and journalism ethics in accordance with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles. Cost: Free. Enroll now.
Understanding Title IX
Self-directed, 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. Enroll now.
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Professor’s Press Pass
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Get access to a growing library of case studies, taken straight from the newsroom and adapted for your college classroom. This week the topic is the phrase “on background," inspired by The Verge. Subscribe for $12/month.
Language, Math and News Literacy Certificate
Self-directed course, start anytime
This new certificate is exactly what it promises: a rigorous assessment-based course that focuses on three areas key to a career in today’s communications job market: language, mathematics and news literacy.
On Sale! Cost: $64.95. Enroll now. |
PolitiFact Weekly
Get fresh insight heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Subscribe to PolitiFact’s newsletter for the most newsworthy, nonpartisan fact-checks of our country’s elected officials — and those campaigning to flip their seats. Sign up.
IFCN and Meta will award $800K to fact-checkers fighting climate misinformation. Eligible applicants can receive up to $100,000 for innovative solutions to refute false claims about the environment. Apply by Friday, Nov. 26.
IFCN in partnership with Meta launch a global mentorship program
The program will leverage the expertise of member organizations in the peer-to-peer exchange of information. These programs will later be scaled to be offered to the wider IFCN community; deliverables for scaled training can include webinars, online courses, case studies, etc. Up to $450,000 will be awarded, with both mentors and mentees receiving compensation. Apply to be a mentor by Dec. 3, 2021.
How to Spot Misinformation Online
Self-directed, start anytime
This free, self-guided training is designed to teach simple digital literacy skills to help news consumers outsmart algorithms, detect falsehoods and make decisions based on factual information. Cost: Free. Enroll now. |
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