The Gate <![CDATA[The Gate]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:07:05 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Journalism: a way out for troubled kids: On Chicago's South Side, an adviser finds great writers where others have stopped looking]]> By Carmen A. Jones



When Mama J., as Jocelyn Pinkerton is known by her students, walks into her Chicago classroom she is greeted by what most teachers would consider a nightmare: Chicago Vocational Career Academy’s most full story > ]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Fellows have diversity in common]]> By Samatha Sage and Portia Bookhart



ASNE Fellows visited the Associated Press in San Francisco. The group shares some obvious connections but is unmistakably diverse. Photo by Lanita Pace-Hinton.

Thirty-five journalism advisers from all points across the U.S. are finding similarities in daily activities. Starting a discussion with any fellow will inevitably lead to connections and similarities full story > ]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:59:00 GMT <![CDATA['It's a small world...': Web of connections among fellows emerges at the outset]]> By Joe Byrne



From the initial nervous introductions on the first day, it was evident to every participant: they were not going to be alone. There were connections aplenty among the participants at Berkeley’s 2006 full story > ]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:42:00 GMT <![CDATA[The freshman fourteen: First year advisers relay words of wisdom]]> By Michelle Balmeo



When Messmer High School contacted Rachel Dobrauc to offer her a position as an English teacher, she was excited. That excitement wore off, though, when she discovered – the Friday before school began full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:49:00 GMT <![CDATA[New advisers battle the beast]]> By Amy Kushner



Kristi Piper of Danbury, Texas learns the intricacies of Adobe InDesign during a workshop led by Dow Jones Journalism Teacher of the Year Don Bott. Photo by Amy Kushner.

Julie Linderleaf, Kristi Piper and Laura Sardagna attended the ASNE High School Journalism Institute as preparation for building the tradition of a scholastic publication at their schools. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:33:00 GMT <![CDATA[West Coast weekend: For two days, ASNE fellows explore the scenic riches of the Bay Area]]> By Amanda Moor



The Golden Gate Bridge, perhaps San Francisco’s most notable attraction, became a personal challenge for fellow Melanie Allen. Photo by Ben Everson.

Shoes tied, helmet fastened, heart racing — Melanie Allen, certifiable city girl, hops on her rental bike ready for the challenge that lies ahead. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:28:00 GMT <![CDATA[Survey says: women and youth dominate, capital lacking: Data spotlights ASNE Institute participants and their job conditions]]> By Frederic Peel



Visit the photo gallery to learn more about the fellows. Poll and graphics by Frederic Peel.

Thirty-four high school journalism advisers at the ASNE Institute at the University of California responded to a survey relating to the participants and their respective jobs. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:58:00 GMT <![CDATA[Resources vary from school to school]]> By Frederic Peel



Visit the photo gallery to see more graphics on the variety of journalism programs. Graphics by Frederic Peel.

Journalism adivsers find that they vary in their resources and job conditions for their individual journalism programs. full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:52:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rookies and pros collaborate]]> By Frederic Peel



The majority of participants had completed a Master’s degree (one has a Doctorate). About 80 percent of ASNE fellows have 10 or fewer years of experience and nearly all had five or fewer years of expe full story > ]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:39:00 GMT <![CDATA[ ]]>



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full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:13:00 GMT <![CDATA[Charlie's Odyssey]]> By Amanda Moor



full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:54:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sweatin’ with ASNE participants: Fellows find new ways to exercise between sessions]]> By Katie Ingwersen



Flushed, Amy Burton shows off a yoga position after completing her first attempt at Bikram Yoga. Burton and fellow participant Jeff Youde tried this type of yoga which is practiced in a heated room. Photo by Katie Ingwersen.

As the arrow on the thermostat climbed above the 100-degree mark, two ASNE Institute participants balanced on their right legs attempting to contort their slippery limbs into human ropes. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2006 01:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[practice]]> By carmen A. Jones



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The alarm goes off

5:08 a.m. – Monday June 12 – Berkeley, CA, Hotel Durant room 202 – My alarm clock loudly thumps out Latin mamba and I reach out slowly, my hand looking for a snooze button. full story > ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:13:00 GMT <![CDATA[No license? No problem: English credential enough to teach journalism in most states]]> By Cheryl Ashton
When the 35 ASNE participants, representing 27 states, introduced themselves, one of the common denominators was a majority not licensed by their individual states to teach journalism. full story > ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:45:00 GMT