Andrew Bauld

Some great thoughts from reporters on whether education journalism needs a “new” Chalkbeat. My latest in @thegrade_ . Thanks for sharing your insights @anya1anya, @beth_hawkins, @ehanford, @ourobororoboruo. kappanonline.org/bauld-russo-do…

The Road to College: Supporting Traditionally Underserved Students: ow.ly/P49050T1n7y

There are reasons for cautious optimism about the return of certified school librarian positions in the School District of Philadelphia. ow.ly/H2I750Sqb7Z

SO BASICALLY PUBLIC LIBRARIES ARE JUST 0.4% OF THE NEW YORK CITY BUDGET, BUT THE MAYOR IS TRYING TO CUT THE LIBRARY'S BUDGET WAY BACK. I’M TALKING $58.3 MILLION! LIBRARIES ARE ALREADY CLOSED ON SUNDAYS BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS CUTS AND MOST BRANCHES WILL BE OPEN FOR JUST FIVE DAYS A WEEK IF THESE CUTS GO THROUGH!! WE ONLY HAVE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE TO TELL @NYCMAYOR #NOCUTSTOLIBRARIES AND SAVE THE LIBRARY.

A farmer on Martha's Vineyard, who also drives the Zamboni at the ice rink, gets help from a cowboy and his ox to catch a runaway cow. trib.al/HmQegyH

I have always thought that if you scrolled through our latest education stories it would be immediately obvious we create distinctive and more pressing reporting. I appreciate @AndrewWBauld & @alexanderrusso for noticing! kappanonline.org/bauld-in-san-d…

@voiceofsandiego makes education coverage all their own with a blend of investigative reporting and parent-centered stories. Thanks to @JakobMcwhinney, @willhuntsberry, and @MarioKoran for chatting with me for my latest in @thegrade. kappanonline.org/bauld-in-san-d…

In San Diego, an alternative approach to local education news A local nonprofit melds accountability reporting with parent-centered schools coverage. us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=ef2f8c2796b…

Beware Workarounds. Attempting to Appease Censors, Libraries Risk Compromising Values. | From the Editor ow.ly/4xB750RC7WH

“I don’t want to lose my retirement over a goblin’s butt. We’re caught in between, and that’s what gets so frustrating and disgusting. Where is the sanity?” slj.com/story/the-cove…

NYC’s first hybrid high school allows students to explore their passions on a flexible schedule. @The74 the74million.org/article/new-yo…

“First, I think it’s important to note there’s nothing inherently sexual or pornographic about nudity. Second, and perhaps more importantly, goblins are not real. Lastly, and I cannot emphasize this enough, butts are funny.”—Alex Willan ow.ly/noUA50Ru2o4

@rebeccamakkai The Last Cuentista.

A Climate Change Reading List to Inspire Action, Not Dread: These books help support positive discussions with students about the climate crisis. ow.ly/l33V50QYe7i #ClimateChange #EarthDay #STEM

“I firmly believe the library is the third space,” says 2024 School Librarian of the Year Amanda Chacon. “There’s the school and the home, and the library to bridge the gap between the two.” ow.ly/b3fI50QXeN7 #SLOTY #SchoolLibrarians

Tamara Cox: A Leader for All | 2024 School Librarian of the Year Finalist ow.ly/3zn550QWSCQ #SLOTY #SchoolLibrarians

Jessie Storrs: Serving “Just Kids” | 2024 School Librarian of the Year Finalist ow.ly/NvEE50QWSsJ #SLOTY #SchoolLibrarians

The Unknown can’t hit.

It's one thing to want to include parent voices in your coverage. It's another thing to know where to find them on deadline. Coming at noon Eastern today, four veteran journalists share ideas and advice for how to pull it off. via @thegrade_ contributor @AndrewWBauld