Lawrence, KS: Common Ground on Growth
A media partnership in Lawrence, KS focused on "Lawrence is Growing" and built trust in a newly converged newsroom. By Pat Ford.
Civic Catalyst: Practicing Civic Journalism
New Views on Old Wire Stories
Earlham College and two newspapers experimented with how to make national and international wire stories more meaningful to readers. By Cheryl Gibbs.
Civic Physics: Energy Matters in NH Effort
An unconventional partnership involving Public Radio in New Hampshire is changing the dynamics of the state's public-policy debate on education. By Jon Greenberg.
Delving into Race Reporting
The Pew Center unveils a study of race reporting in forty-five U.S. newsrooms spotlighting innovative strategies for reporting on race. Part how-to and part case study, the book provides a roadmap for news organizations seeking to explore growing diversity in their communities.
Ten Tips for Rebuilding Community
Ten tips for journalists to keep in mind after Sept. 11. By Jan Schaffer.
E-mail Swiftly Localizes WTC Attack
A Spokesman-Review e-mail database helped the newspaper quickly engage citizens on Sept. 11. By Ken Sands.
Three Models of School Coverage: Philadelphia, Savannah and Tucson
Three projects -- Philadelphia, Savannah and Tucson -- engage their communities in conversations about education. By Catherine Lee and Dennis Joyce.
Students See Value in Civic Mapping
Students experience civic journalism through a senior capstone class at Miami University (OH). By Judi Hetrick.