School is in. The education beat is made for computer-assisted reporting. In this issue, top journalists from Florida, New Jersey and Washington, D.C, tell you everything from analyzing segregation to SAT scores. These stories underscore how reporters can improve their coverage day in and day out by knowing how to handle electronic information.
In addition, Dateline NBC's David Hinchman recounts how he battled for data to show how the FAA doesn't enforce its rules, and how commuter airline safety suffers.
And we help you keep abreast of what's happening on the Internet, including tips on how to check the federal budget on line.