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Students attend a class equipped with tables with plastic dividers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the International Pioneers School in Bangkok, after the school reopened following its temporary closure due to concerns over the virus on June 17, 2020.

Announcing the 2021 Early Childhood Global Reporting Fellows: Inequality, Migration and COVID-19

January 28, 2021

The Dart Center has announced the recipients of its Early Childhood Global Reporting fellowship. The program will support 15 journalists around the world undertaking projects on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on young children’s growth, development and wellbeing. The Fellowship, running from February until June 2021, is being led by journalist, Karen Brown, and supported by independent journalists Irene Caselli and Katharine Gammon, and CNN Investigates senior writer, Bob Ortega. 

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February 28, 2020

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June 2, 2020 by Judith Matloff

Covering civil unrest can be frightening and dangerous. A crowd may turn violent with little warning and police can target journalists or mistake them for rabble rousers. It’s particularly challenging to maintain social distancing during a riot, so take extra precautions to stay on the edge for quick exit. Bring extra masks, gloves and sanitizer for gear.

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Leading Resilience: A Guide for Editors and News Managers on Working with Freelancers Exposed to Trauma

August 5, 2020

A collaboration between ACOS Alliance and Dart Centre Asia Pacific, this guide is designed to help editors and managers understand and support their teams. It is divided into five sections covering both general information and specific suggestions and tips for working with freelance journalists. Click here to download the full guide.

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