Civic Catalyst: Fall 2001

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.

Mining a Collection of Race Stories
Delving into the Divide stemmed from the more than 600 civic journalism projects collected by the Pew Center for Civic Journalism. By Jan Schaffer.

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.

New Pew Center Projects
Clickable web maps involve citizens in public policy choices. Race Relations coverage dominates topics of the 14 initiatives the Pew Center funded in 2002.

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.

Future News: It's More than Just the Facts
Chris Peck, APME President, releases the results of "Journalism Interactive," a poll co-sponsored by the Pew Center, APME and the National Conference of Editorial Writers at the National Press Club, July 26, 2001.

TV Stations Tap Viewers for Story Ideas
Some TV Stations are developing new story ideas in response to viewers' calls and e-mails. By Deborah Potter.

Covering a New America: How Multicultural Communities are Shaping the Future of Journalism
Martin Baron, Editor of the Boston Globe, speaks to the AEJMC Convention at the annual Pew Center Luncheon August 7, 2001.

Students See Value in Civic Mapping
Students experience civic journalism through a senior capstone class at Miami University (OH). By Judi Hetrick.

Race Documentary Kindles Norfolk Dialogue
WHRO's documentary, "Noble Desire," sparked a series of community dialogues on race in Norfolk, VA. By Pat Ford.

Civic Innovations: Media for a New America
The Pew Center sponsored a superworkshop at the 2001 NABJ Convention in Orlando.

Harwood Civic Mapping Seminars Resume
Twelve news organizations will take part on the fourth Harwood Civic Mapping Seminar in November.