Citizen’s Bryson one of 22 selected for Education Writers Association program

Anna Bryson

Henrico Citizen Education Reporter Anna Bryson was one of 22 reporters nationally selected for the Education Writers Association’s 2022 “New to the Beat” program, a mentoring and training program for journalists with less than two years experience covering education. The class was announced Jan. 13.

Bryson and the others were selected through a competitive application process. Each will be matched with an experienced education reporter who will serve as a mentor and coach for the duration of the six-month program. The rookies also will take part in specialized training opportunities.

“This is a stellar cohort of journalists,” said Caroline W. Hendrie, EWA’s executive director. “We’re looking forward to helping them rise to challenges of the vital work of education reporting.”

Bryson, a Report for America corps member, joined the Citizen in June through RFA.