School Admin-Finance/Leadership
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Kalyn Belsha, senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, shares what to watch for on the K-12 beat in the new academic year. (EWA Radio Episode 328)
The Education Writers Association held a virtual two-part workshop to help reporters find the stories within chronic absenteeism data, better understand the myriad causes of chronic absenteeism and explore strategies to address the problem.
Experts have long warned of a “looming mass exodus of principals.” Does the latest data show we are reaching doomsday levels of turnover and attrition, or have efforts to retain and recruit talented school leaders succeeded?
No matter what beat Mike Hixenbaugh covers, he approaches reporting with one thing in mind: Showing how individuals are affected, especially students and teachers amid ongoing political fights. (EWA Radio Episode 325)
ProPublica, Chicago Tribune investigation into police ticketing students at school brings calls for end to the practice, new legislation on school discipline policies. (EWA Radio Episode 324)
The hours after the school day ends but before the workday finishes is challenging. How are families finding after-school care? While reporting for Vox and an EWA Reporting Fellowship, Rachel Cohen discovered example programs. She details her findings and the challenges families and child care providers face. (Episode 318)
