Resource: A Field Guide to “Fake News” and Other Information Disorders
Our featured resources for public-interest journalism include a guide to investigating misleading content, produced by Public Data Lab and First Draft News.
Archive: Civic Engagement
Learning Together at the Edge of the Future
If ever we need to be reminded of the interconnection between public knowledge, civil society and science, we can look back some 200 years to the works of the Prussian philosopher, linguist and educational leader Wilhelm von Humboldt. Humboldt argued that education must be considered in the context of society,…
New York City Council Launches New Digital Platform
New website for tracking NYC Council was adapted from the site created by the Participatory Politics Foundation (RAF grant partner)…
Webinar on Sustaining Civic Tech
January 31 discussion will examine models, barriers and best practices for seeding and scaling nonprofit startups…
Expanding Support for Nonprofit Science News
The Rita Allen Foundation has joined News Match, a campaign that matches individual donations and helps newsrooms build capacity.
Webinar Series: Philanthropy’s Role in Combating Misinformation
December 14 discussion will explore challenges and opportunities to improve information consumption…
Webinar Previews Findings on “The Public Face of Science”
Discussion cohosted by RAF highlights new research on the evolving relationship between scientists and the public…
Cities of Service Launches Engaged Cities Award
Engaged Cities Award to recognize local governments and citizens that work together to solve problems; applications due 1/5…
News Co/Lab Launches Projects to Advance Science and Health News Literacy
News Co/Lab at Arizona State University to develop strategies for improving public understanding of news and scientific evidence…
New Report: Civic Tech Companies Make Gains, Struggle With Sustainable Business Models
“Scaling Civic Tech: Paths to a Sustainable Future,” provides analysis and interviews with nearly 50 stakeholders A new report offers an in-depth view into the emerging civic tech industry, revealing the opportunities and challenges faced by organizations working to connect citizens with their government when seeking to scale and…