Two scholars offer guidance on covering school corporal punishment, which can result in serious injuries and has, for years, been used disproportionately on Black students and children with disabilities.
Sleep Disparities: An Explainer and Research Roundup
A growing body of literature shows that many adults don’t get enough sleep, and that factors beyond an individual’s control can drive disparities and inequities in sleep, much like other areas of health.
A growing body of literature shows that many adults don’t get enough sleep, and that factors beyond an individual’s control can drive disparities and inequities in sleep, much like other areas of health.
Don’t Say ‘Prove’: How to Report on the Conclusiveness of Research Findings
This tip sheet explains why it's rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.
This tip sheet explains why it’s rarely accurate for news stories to report that a new study proves anything — even when a press release says it does.
Choosing Not to Prosecute Low-Level Crimes May Reduce Future Crime, Research Finds
Three researchers examined how decisions to prosecute people arrested on suspicion of committing low-level crimes affected future criminal activity in a populous northeastern county. Here's what they found.
Three researchers examined how decisions to prosecute people arrested on suspicion of committing low-level crimes affected future criminal activity in a populous northeastern county. Here’s what they found.
Visual Health Misinformation: A Primer and Research Roundup
With rapid advances in technology, it’s becoming easier to create and spread visual content that’s inaccurate, misleading and dangerous. There are similarities and differences between visual health misinformation and other types of visual misinformation.
With rapid advances in technology, it’s becoming easier to create and spread visual content that’s inaccurate, misleading and dangerous. There are similarities and differences between visual health misinformation and other types of visual misinformation.
The Substitute Teacher Shortage: Research Reveals Why It Warrants More News Coverage
We highlight academic research to help journalists explain why school districts' responses to the national substitute teacher shortage could have long-term consequences for students — especially kids in low-income communities.
We highlight academic research to help journalists explain why school districts’ responses to the national substitute teacher shortage could have long-term consequences for students — especially kids in low-income communities.
When Water Safety Violations Arise, Quick Public Notification Can Help Prevent Millions of Dollars in Costs
Federal rules no longer require community water systems to tell the public about certain bacterial water contamination discovered during routine testing. But new research finds that prompt notification leads people to buy safe, bottled water — and avoid illness.
Federal rules no longer require community water systems to tell the public about certain bacterial water contamination discovered during routine testing. But new research finds that prompt notification leads people to buy safe, bottled water — and avoid illness.
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Newsroom: 5 Tips to Get You Started
In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn't tune in, we're sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.
In a recent one-hour webinar, a panel of experts shared insights and tips for taking care of journalists who cover traumatic events. For those who couldn’t tune in, we’re sharing a video recording and five highlights from the discussion.
Far-Right, Far-Left Media Offer Easier-to-Read Political News Coverage Than Mainstream Outlets, Study Suggests
The study provides insights into "what journalists at reputable organizations might want to consider when they’re writing news about heavily partisan politics,” says researcher Jessica Sparks.
The study provides insights into “what journalists at reputable organizations might want to consider when they’re writing news about heavily partisan politics,” says researcher Jessica Sparks.
Five Years After Flint Water Crisis, Mental Health Problems Persist
A study based on survey of Flint, Michigan, residents finds 1 in 5 Flint residents met the criteria for depression, 1 in 4 for PTSD and 1 in 10 for both depression and PTSD, estimates that exceed regional, national and global averages.
A study based on survey of Flint, Michigan, residents finds 1 in 5 Flint residents met the criteria for depression, 1 in 4 for PTSD and 1 in 10 for both depression and PTSD, estimates that exceed regional, national and global averages.
6 Ways the Internet of Things Poses Security Threats to Journalists
The Internet of Things poses many threats to journalists — at home, in the office and in the field. To help us understand them, a cybersecurity researcher divides these threats into several categories along with real-world examples.
The Internet of Things poses many threats to journalists — at home, in the office and in the field. To help us understand them, a cybersecurity researcher divides these threats into several categories along with real-world examples.
Sports Betting in the US: A Research Roundup and Explainer
We look at the landscape of legal sports betting in America, explain what the research says about how legalization affects tax revenues, and provide a brief history of the activity.
We look at the landscape of legal sports betting in America, explain what the research says about how legalization affects tax revenues, and provide a brief history of the activity.
The Four-Day School Week: Research Shows Benefits and Consequences
To save money and help recruit teachers, many schools are taking Mondays or Fridays off. Scholars are studying how it affects students, teachers and school district budgets.
To save money and help recruit teachers, many schools are taking Mondays or Fridays off. Scholars are studying how it affects students, teachers and school district budgets.
Gun Buybacks: What the Research Says
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to law enforcement, no questions asked. We dive into what the research says on whether they work to reduce gun violence.
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to law enforcement, no questions asked. We dive into what the research says on whether they work to reduce gun violence.
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts in the US: A Research Roundup and Explainer
The food landscape in the U.S. has changed since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was held 53 years ago. We summarize several studies that show the link between food insecurity and health and include resources for journalists.
The food landscape in the U.S. has changed since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was held 53 years ago. We summarize several studies that show the link between food insecurity and health and include resources for journalists.
Offering Free Lunches for All Students: Financial Impacts on Schools, Families and Grocery Stores
As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it's important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.
As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it’s important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.