Interviewing sources for a school story
A good interview starts before you say hello, with background reading and a short list of questions you actually need answered. After that come the ground rules, a recording made w…
Investigative Reporting
This section covers public records requests, source interviewing, and factual verification for student reporters. Articles explain how to investigate school issues using primary documents and clear interview techniques.
Public records for student reporters
A rumor says the district spent too much on new scoreboards. A contract or budget line shows what actually happened, and student reporters can often ask for one under the open reco…