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
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
The Journalism Salute 