The Local News Crisis Is Real—Can Journalism Schools Fix It

Local news is collapsing across America, creating dangerous information gaps. Are journalism educators positioned to be part of the solution? Dr. Sturg examines the real challenges facing regional media, the ethical dilemmas journalism schools face and some innovations that are already making a difference.

• The local news crisis explained: What communities lose when local news goes away
• Where journalism education falls short: Are we teaching skills for vanishing jobs or preparing students for reality
• The hidden opportunities in college newsrooms: How student journalists can fill critical information gaps
• The teaching hospital model: Using journalism classes as laboratories for sustainable, ethical community reporting
• Solutions: Innovative business models, nonprofit approaches, and audience engagement strategies

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