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Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Online journalism matters
I just learned that Get on the Bus is a finalist for “online commentary” in the annual Online Journalism Awards competition, a national contest sponsored by the Online News Association and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication.
Go here for the complete list winners.
I’ve really enjoyed watching these awards grow over the past few years. The winners’ list always includes several great examples of news organizations harnessing the power of the Web in creative ways. So I am truly surprised by, and appreciative of, their recognition.
I think these awards are destined to become even more important in the upcoming years, as news outlets get better at using the Web and integrating online elements into their news gathering routines. As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve found writing the blog to be both useful and enlightening. I think I’m a better journalist today because of blogging.
But by definition a blog cannot be one man show. It’s loyal readers like you who really make Get on the Bus go. So thanks again to you.
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What not to wear (to school)
Not Appropriate school attire
Appropriate school attire
I just love how Lorain schools near Cleveland spell out in pictures on a website exactly what is cool and not cool to wear to school.
But it seems not all the kids out there are getting the message. So one Indiana principal went to extreme measures.
Theresa Mayerik sent home 128 kids at her Hammond, Ind., high school for inappropriate dress.
“This was the worst year I’ve seen in a long time,” she told the Associated Press. “It’s gotten out of control, and we needed to send a message that we’re not messing around.”
Edublogger Chemjerk already has nominated her for principal of the year. The National School Boards Association’s blog BoardBuzz has also been tracking this issue nationally.
How big a problem is this at your school?
(Image credits: Lorain (Ohio) schools)
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