On this episode, Chalkbeat publisher-to-be (current editor-in-chief) Bene Cipolla joined Mark Simon to talk about how her group covers educational issues across the country.
Bene talked about her organization's purpose -- to have an impact on the improvement of schools for all children, especially those who have lacked access to a quality education.
She explained her role, why education journalism appeals to her, the kinds of stories Chalkbeat covers, how they cover social justice issues, who their readership is, how they are funded, and the organization's long-term plans.
Lastly, Bene gave advice to aspiring education journalists and picked a group that she wanted to salute.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
Chalkbeat.org
Chalkbeat's Twitter
Bene Cipolla's Twitter
AP/Chalkbeat story on racial inequity in education
NY Times/Chalkbeat story on reopening schools
This American Life featuring a Chalkbeat story
Chalkbeat on Great Schools overhauling ratings
CEO Elizabeth Green on Chalkbeat's business model
Votebeat.org, which will cover election administration in a similar manner
Jen Sorensen, Award-Winning Editorial Cartoonist
Kadjata Bah, JEA Wisconsin Student Journalist of the Year
Grace Hamilton, JEA Student Journalist of the Year
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Enterprise & Watchdog Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer
Isiah Holmes, Reporter: Wisconsin Examiner
Sonner Kehrt, Investigative Reporter: The War Horse
Lyndsay C. Green, Pulitzer Finalist Dining & Restaurant Critic, Detroit Free Press
John Casey, Senior Editor - The Advocate
Amber Payne, Publisher & General Manager - The Emancipator
C.J. Janovy, KCUR & "No Place Like Home" (book/documentary)
Melissa Sanchez, Pro Publica
Justine Harman, "Killed" Podcast
Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic
Peter Rice, Downtown Albuquerque News
Rebecca Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, The Pitt News
Sydney Ross, A&T Register Managing Editor
So You Want To Be A Freelance Journalist w/ Pete Croatto
Monica Samayoa: Reporter, Oregon Public Broadcasting; The Uproot Project
Mia Maldonado & Ximena Bustillo, Voces Internship of Idaho
Tim Whitaker, Executive Director - Mighty Writers
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