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May 2025
 

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We Want to Hear From You!

As a member of the NEFAC Community, you are in the company of journalists, academics and other fans of the First Amendment and open government. We look forward to seeing you at our events and hearing from you about our programs.
 
 

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Recent Classes Available to View

Writing Workshop 102


Instructor: Edward Fitzpatrick | The Boston Globe

Once the reporting ends, how should the writing begin? Journalists and other writers often have difficulty structuring their stories and making editing decisions. By viewing this lesson, you'll learn:
  • How to effectively write a lede.


  • Strategies on writing compelling conclusions.


  • Examples of engaging ledes and conclusions that can be used as models for your own writing.

▶ All Previous Lessons
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Register Now for Upcoming Classes


▶ June 12 | Broadcast Journalism 101


▶ July 22 | How to Use Signal


▶ Aug. 19 | Immigration Reporting 101


▶ Sept. 29 | Start a Non-Profit Newsroom


▶ Oct. 20 | How to Start Your Own Podcast


▶ Nov. 6 | How to Network and Find Your Next Great Opportunity
 
 

First Amendment and the Free Press

NEFAC Meets with Perúvian Journalists to Discuss Common Free Press Problems

The coalition recently continued its international outreach and met with a delegation of Perúvian journalists to discuss common press battles.


Since 2011, NEFAC has led 13 programs through WorldBoston, a local non-profit organization, to coordinate presentations and educational programming during visits by international groups of journalists.


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Journalism Education

NEFAC Leads Open Government Lessons at Boston University, UMass Amherst

The coalition recently led an open government workshop at Boston University for high school students as part of the annual New England Scholastic Press Association conference.


NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman also visited the University of Massachusetts Amherst to teach two classes on the First Amendment and freedom of information laws. Both campus visits were part of the coalition’s First Amendment and the Free Press program.


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More Events and Presentations

The NEFAC Community can be seen throughout the region with expert speakers regularly presenting in classrooms, town centers and on college campuses. Here's where else you can find us:
 

▶ June 5 | WorldBoston | First Amendment and the Free Press


▶ June 27 | Endicott College | Young Journalists Workshop
 
 

Thank You to Our Supporters

NEFAC appreciates the support of all its donors and contributors. In particular, we would like to recognize the Estate of Gloria L. Negri and the following Leadership Circle donors ($10,000+) and Major Supporters ($2,500-$9,999): 


 
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
Rhode Island Foundation
The Boston Globe
Paul and Ann Sagan
The Robertson Foundation
 

MAJOR SUPPORTERS

Boston University

Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Academy of New England Journalists

Northeastern University

WCVB-Boston
 

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