By Anthony Cody.  The Education Writers Association has decided that, although I was awarded a first prize for my writing just last year, I am no longer permitted to submit my work for consideration for future awards. Leaders of the organization have decided that I do not meet their definition of a journalist. Investigative blogger and author Mercedes Schneider recently applied for membership, and was likewise denied on the same grounds. I think this decision constricts the vital public discourse, and excludes those of us not on the payroll of mainstream corporate media. The EWA has two forms of membership; … Continue reading Education Writers Association: Independent Bloggers Need Not Apply