2013 Investigative Reporting for Print/Online (Small Staff) Winner

Judges’ Comments

“Strong use of interviews, public records laws to document a serious problem with special education programs at Darien schools.”

“It’s often a tough slog to get reliable data – and all the more so when the gatekeepers won’t comment, families fear reprisals, and records are slow to be produced, if at all. David DesRoches was not put off by the rigorous research necessary for a good data-driven investigative package, and he called out every official that would not take questions or provide reliable information. … An important series.”