Lessons from Ferguson on Engagement

Telling stories of journalists engaging their communities

By Peggy Holman Journalism That Matters (JTM) started this blog to make visible the work journalists are doing to engage their communities as a way to share good ideas. We hope it inspires conversations about how to engage around a challenging subject in the process. The inspiration came when one of the sites we are … Continue reading Telling stories of journalists engaging their communities

I learned about the efforts of St. Louis Public Radio to bring their community together

By Jacob Caggiano I saw the work that St. Louis Public Radio was doing using the Public Insight Network to draw voices from the Ferguson community and generate stories from them.

The Engagement Hub is an interactive platform to support peer-to-peer learning among people in news organizations who want to more authentically connect with their communities. The hub works by involving its members in sharing stories and resources, connecting with each other as learning partners, and developing their skills for engaging community. Tell us if your … Continue reading Lessons from Ferguson on Engagement