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Apply now to bring free watchdog training to your newsroom
Applications are now open for IRE’s Total Newsroom Training, a grant-funded program that brings customized investigative training to small- and medium-sized newsrooms.
Read MoreParticipate in the #NICAR24 mentorship program
Signups are now open for the mentorship networking program at NICAR24 in Baltimore. IRE will match mentors with mentees and arrange for them to meet at a breakfast during the conference.
Read MoreSubmit your NICAR24 Lightning Talk ideas!
Submissions are now open for Lightning Talks to be featured at #NICAR24 in Baltimore. The goal is to teach practical tips in a fun and entertaining way.
Read MoreHow IRE empowered investigative journalism in 2023
Thank you for helping us advance our mission and support investigative journalism in 2023. Help us finish the year strong by contributing to our end-of-year giving campaign.
Read MoreThree women receive IRE’s 2024 Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellowship
Torsheta Jackson of Mississippi Free Press, Clavel Rangel, an independent journalist, and Morgan Young from WFAA-TV, Dallas, will serve as IRE’s 2024 Chauncey Bailey Journalist of Color Investigative Reporting Fellows.
Read MoreIRE legend Meyer dies at 93
Phil Meyer, a giant in data journalism and an IRE legend, died Saturday, Nov. 4, at home in Carrboro, North Carolina, surrounded by family.
Read MoreRick Gevers joins IRE Board
Rick Gevers, a longtime IRE member and broadcast journalism industry veteran, has joined the Board of Directors.
Read MoreNew IRE series dives deep on election coverage
With the 2024 elections right around the corner, IRE is offering a new series of webinars, workshops, panels and hands-on classes to help equip journalists to better cover local, state and federal elections.
Read MoreIRE expands access to investigative journalism training with first-ever AccessFest
IRE hosted the first-ever AccessFest, a virtual-by-design conference with an emphasis on DBEI programming. Our expert panelists led important conversations about diversifying newsrooms, building trust in communities, including more voices in coverage and becoming stronger advocates for ourselves as journalists.
Read MoreIRE expands Data Journalism Bootcamp options
New IRE bootcamp options are available in 2024. Register now!
• Jan. 8-12: Google Sheets + SQL
• March 25-29: Google Sheets deep dive
• Aug. 5-9: Google Sheets + Python