Mark Walsh is a contributing writer to Education Week. He has covered education issues for more than two decades and in this blog looked at how schools are covered in the general news media and in the popular culture. This blog is no longer being updated.
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USA Today Reporters Spend a Day With 'Disrespected' Teachers
The newspaper and its network of local journalists spent Sept. 27 with teachers across the country to see what kinds of pressures they are facing.
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Applications Open for 2nd Round of Annual 'Education Week' Chronister Fellowship
The application deadline is Nov. 16 for the Education Week Gregory M. Chronister Journalism Fellowship, awarded to support a journalist pursuing a reporting project on an issue in pre-K-12 education.
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New Michael Moore Film Highlights Striking Teachers, Parkland Activists
"Fahrenheit 11/9" is about the state of the union under President Donald Trump, with segments about teachers who walked out last spring and student activists against school violence.
Education
'Science Fair' Documentary Makes Its Own Statement About Young Science Whizzes
The film from the National Geographic Society has a lighter touch than "Inventing Tomorrow," another film from this year about the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
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'America to Me' Offers a 10-Hour Look at Racial Equity in a Large High School
The compelling documentary series about about one year at a racially diverse suburban high school, from the co-director of "Hoop Dreams," premieres on Starz on Aug. 26.
Education
Omarosa Book: Trump Derided Betsy DeVos, Said He'd 'Get Rid of Her'
Fired White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman writes that President Donald Trump last year referred to the education secretary as "Ditzy DeVos" and said she wasn't long for the job.
Education
'Hoop Dreams' Filmmaker on His New Documentary About Race and Education
Steve James, the directory of the noted film about high school basketball and of other serious documentaries trains his cameras on a large, racially diverse high school in "America to Me."
Education
Documentary Follows Students From Around the Globe to Science Fair
"Inventing Tomorrow" tracks students from India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States as they bring their research projects to an international science fair.
Education
Film on College Access Makes a 'Statement' at AFI DOCS Festival
"Personal Statement," which follows three students from low-income high schools through college admissions, was one of several education-themed documentaries at the festival.
Education
Stoneman Douglas Drama Students Surprise Their Tony-Winning Teacher
Students from the Parkland, Fla., school that was the site of a mass shooting Feb. 14, sang at the awards show that recognized their teacher Melody Herzfeld.
Education
Education Writers' Conference Weighs School Violence, Teacher Unrest
Education journalists from around the nation gathered in Los Angeles with a focus on the scourge of school violence, the recent wave of teacher activism, and other topics.
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Anticipation and Trepidation as Netflix Releases New Season of '13 Reasons Why'
Students, parents, and educators are bracing for the May 19 release of the show about a high school student's suicide and other controversial topics.
Education
Documentary on College Admissions Tests Scores Pretty High on Some Questions
"The Test & the Art of Thinking" looks at the ACT and SAT through the perspective of admissions officers, tutors, parents, students, and testing experts.
Education
Documentary Charmingly Tells the Story of 'Highlights for Children' Magazine
The film "44 Pages" show that for more than 70 years, the publication has offered wholesome features each month for young readers from 6 to 12.