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The $100,000 award-winning reporter who left full-time journalism for philosophy and fiction
A promising young reporter wins a $100,000 award for elevating stories of underrepresented communities despite having given up full-time journalism.
Mar 24
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Alexander Russo
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The 'Northern nosedive' in the news
Two Bay State education reporters produce model coverage of ‘Southern surge’ successes.
Mar 17
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Abraham Kenmore
Epstein in the classroom
The Epstein scandal has focused attention on the abhorrent behavior of powerful adults towards vulnerable young people. It’s time for schools — and the…
Mar 4
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Alexander Russo
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Roundup: Sexual misconduct in schools
The Grade's past interviews, columns, and essays covering school-based sexual misconduct. Last updated March 18, 2026.
Mar 2
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Alexander Russo
A new chapter for EWA
A longtime EWA member's response to last week's recommendations.
Feb 25
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Alexander Russo
How EWA can lead the way into a new era
Eleven ways for the Education Writers Association to modernize its offerings, re-center its efforts, find new resources — and enlarge the overall size…
Feb 18
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Alexander Russo
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Enshittification of the ed beat
Things are bad. It’s fun to curse.
Feb 9
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Alexander Russo
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Parents, school closures, & media coverage
Watch now | What parents want during a time of closings and consolidations is deeper engagement with families and a more robust depiction the disconnect…
Feb 2
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Alexander Russo
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Why I became an education journalist — and how urgently the beat needs to change.
To regain reader trust in 2026 and beyond, education journalists have to understand the myths that surround their work and rethink traditional choices…
Jan 7
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Alexander Russo
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Parent-centered education news
All too often, parents play a minimal role in education news coverage compared to advocates, officials, and educators. Why's that so often the case — …
Jan 6
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Alexander Russo
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In Boston, a veteran reporter steps in where traditional news falls short
Newsroom veteran Scott Van Voorhis is building an independent reporting and commentary enterprise with a special focus on education issues.
Jan 5
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Alexander Russo
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The Grade's 7 best stories for 2025
Childhood poverty, blue-state literacy, & school choice surprises are among the featured topics, along with memorable essays on 'Abbott Elementary' and…
Dec 30, 2025
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Alexander Russo
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