System/Policy
Why ‘Bowling Alone’ falls short as a framework for civic engagement
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
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Before embracing Robert Putnam’s research on social capital, stations should look to more inclusive models for building civic engagement.
A Paragon webinar on “Join or Die” encouraged stations to become “better caretakers of their communities.”
With a two-year grant renewal from CPB, the journalism initiative will work with 20 stations on community engagement practices.
Alexander will be a co-EP for the production alongside Marcy Gunther, director of media development for children’s media at GBH. Kay Donmyer, a writer for “Curious George,” is co-creator and head writer.
Schneider returns to public media as successor to Mark Vogelzang, who retired June 30.
Pulley-Hayes, a former CPB VP, currently runs a public radio station in Florida.
The new organization seeks to “catalyze the capital, new ownership structures, and business model transformations needed for established local and community news organizations to thrive and remain deeply grounded in their communities.”
Calderone succeeds Donald Boswell, who is retiring after more than two decades of leadership of the stations.
The Indianapolis-based public broadcaster said that it “intends to maintain several staff positions” at the station in West Lafayette, Ind.
GBH promoted Dorothea Gillim to creative director and Marisa Wolsky to director of children’s STEM media.
With a signal boost and rebranding of WFOS as the Time Machine Radio Network, WHRO aims to reach a new audience of listeners and future donors. “There’s nothing else like it on the air,” said CEO Bert Schmidt.