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ELECTION 2020 SERIES Solutions Journalism: A Tool for Creating Civic Empowerment

Name: ELECTION 2020 SERIES Solutions Journalism: A Tool for Creating Civic Empowerment
Start: 2020-10-07T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-10-07T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

October 7, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Free for Campus Compact members and national service members.
$25.00 per session for non-members.
All participants must register in advance to receive an access link.

This multi-part series, presented as part of our Education for Democracy initiative, will explore how colleges and universities can deepen their commitment to political learning, civic education, and building a diverse democracy through teaching and learning, student life, and civic engagement. This series is designed to complement the numerous voter registration and mobilization resources available through our partners in the field.

Description

Research shows that mainstream media is losing its place as a trusted source of information, and individuals worldwide report avoiding the news because it is predominantly negative and fails to present solutions. Rather than contributing to a knowledgeable and engaged populous, the news instead often undermines civic participation and builds cynicism. Solutions journalism is an antidote to this problem; rigorous reporting on solutions to social problems.

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the burgeoning field of solutions journalism, and discover how to use this type of story to inform and engage students. Participants will create a story collection on the Solution Journalism Network’s SolutionsU website that they can immediately use in their personal and professional lives.

Details

Date:: October 7, 2020
Time:: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Website:: https://events.compact.org/electionseries20

Venue

: Virtual