AJAs 2017 Finalists
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| Slug/Label | At Home |
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| Date Aired or Published | April 3rd, 2025 |
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| Location: | Dartmouth, nS |
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| Running time (TV/Radio): | 15:56 |
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Short explanation of the story and how it developed: There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding what homeschooling looks like, the reasons for choosing to homeschool your child, and what the results are for those who were homeschooled compared to individuals who went through the public school system. At Home explores homeschooling in Nova Scotia and how it may be the right choice for some families that feel like the public school system is not the right fit. For this story, Jessie spoke with four people: a family who is at the beginning of their homeschooling journey with a neurodivergent child, a woman who was homeschooled until high school when she started public school, and a woman who finished homeschooling and chose to attend an alternative school to receive her high school diploma. She chose to do an audio documentary for this piece, as she explained it allowed her to speak with people she couldn't be in person with and provide context around the regulations surrounding homeschooling, but more importantly give the piece a more intimate and personal tone. All interviews and the initial script were done within a week, with pre-production preparation starting in January, and completion in the first week of April, 2025. |
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Resources of the newsroom (money and time) available to complete the story: In their final semester, journalism students at NSCC undertake a major project that showcases the full range of skills they've developed in the Radio, Television, and Journalism program. This capstone project challenges them to conduct rigorous research to identify a socially significant topic and produce their own documentary. Over the course of four months, students take full creative and technical control—scripting, storyboarding, filming, and editing—to craft compelling, high-quality journalism. Jessie Bruce continuously demonstrates her dedication to journalism through her original ideas, which reflect deep research and a commitment to informing her community. Her work, particularly her audio documentary, At Home, highlights her passion for telling the stories of real people, bringing important and often overlooked voices to the forefront. |
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