Huron High School has always covered school board meetings, but when the superintendent was voted out, school board members resigned and a $25 million budget shortfall was uncovered. Reporting by The Emery became a crucial source of information during the 2023-2024 school year. This session will explore local politics, strategies for finding documents and sources, and the importance of balanced coverage.
20251114T140020251114T1445America/ChicagoCovering your school boardHuron High School has always covered school board meetings, but when the superintendent was voted out, school board members resigned and a $25 million budget shortfall was uncovered. Reporting by The Emery became a crucial source of information during the 2023-2024 school year. This session will explore local politics, strategies for finding documents and sources, and the importance of balanced coverage.Delta Mezzanine 2 (Fri)JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Conventionamber@jea.org
