FERPA, the federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, has been scrutinized, criticized and has left many journalists ostracized after being denied information. But now SPJ offers the Reporter’s Guide to FERPA to help you navigate the act that has been used to seal off information from the media and Read more…
By Betsy Model, President Welcome to the Enchanted Side, Mia! We’re delighted to announce that yet another SPJ member has joined our chapter from El Paso. Mia R. Cortez is a native El Pasoan and a graduate of El Paso High School and UTEP. Her education includes the Tecnológico de Read more…
There’s a new job posting on our Jobs & Gigs page. KOAT-TV in Albuquerque, the ABC affiliate, is looking for a traffic manager. Check it out here.
It’s not too early to begin planning to attend the national convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, which is coming to the Southwest this year. It’s set for October 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. October may seem far off, but time does Read more…
By Gwyneth Doland, VP-Development The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering 20 fellowships for an all-expenses-paid seminar on “Covering the Green Economy” (details here) June 28-30 in Phoenix. This three-day specialized reporting institute, combined with two follow-up Webinars, will arm attendees with information to help them Read more…
By Betsy Model, President You asked, we delivered. So many of you have asked for additional workshop and continuing education opportunities that we’re pleased to announce that June dates have been selected for David Cuillier, SPJ’s Freedom of Information Chairman, to come to the Land of Enchantment for an intensive, Read more…