Introduction
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I. Introduction (15m)
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II. Storytelling (40m)
- Introduction
- Opoids in prison: How one state's success could work in Maine
- Wickenburg district using 4-day week to woo, keep teachers
- School suicide screening program in Ohio leading to fewer deaths
- Police business checks lead to drop in crime
- Land Bank discussing its impact on Cleveland over the last 10 years
- More restaurants seeking to appeal to your eardrums as much as your taste buds
- Plan G: How Georgians are taking control of the climate conversation
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III. Engagement (25m)
Some local TV stations that produced in-depth solutions journalism projects made community engagement a major part of their efforts.
Their strategies ranged from public discussions to social media outreach. Several stations sent staffers to community events to both promote the project and to solicit viewer questions in person. Newsrooms that invested in engagement said they received positive feedback and encouragement to keep going with their solutions journalism efforts.
Other newsrooms doing solutions journalism--including public radio and TV, print, and digital-only outlets–have employed a wide range of engagement strategies, from walking tours to storytelling events. This engagement toolkit shares strategies, tactics and best practices from news organizations that have reimagined their coverage by listening to their communities to better understand their needs.