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Alex Zimmerman
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Staff Writer, Chalkbeat
New York
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By Alex Zimmerman Verified| Chalkbeat Verified Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Almost three years ago, New York City officials declared victory on a major project: outfitting every public school classroom with air conditioning. Yet after spending nearly half a billion dollars to upgrade outdated electrical systems and purchase new units, nearly 1 in 5 classrooms are still at risk of overheating.
By Jessie Gomez Verified, Jason Gonzales Verified, Melanie Asmar Verified, Alex Zimmerman Verified| Chalkbeat Verified Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Newark voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday to choose from a mix of 11 new and returning candidates who are running for three seats on the Board of Education. Voters will choose among the largest set of first-time candidates in the Newark school board race, including one incumbent running to keep her board seat, three returning candidates, and seven newcomers.
By Alex Zimmerman Verified| Chalkbeat Verified Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Almost three years ago, New York City officials declared victory on a major project: outfitting every public school classroom with air conditioning. Yet after spending nearly half a billion dollars to upgrade outdated electrical systems and purchase new units, nearly 1 in 5 classrooms are still at risk of overheating.
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Chalkbeat
Position: Staff reporter, Chalkbeat New York Chalkbeat New York, the nonprofit news organization covering New York City public schools, is looking for a staff reporter. The position requires a self-starter who is hungry to break news; eager to dive into vital public policy debates; and enthusiastic about creating new models for sustainable journalism. Knowledge of and passion for urban K-12 education issues is a strong plus. To Apply Send a résumé or LinkedIn profile, links to five relevant clips, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Chalkbeat New York’s bureau chief Sarah Darville at sdarville@chalkbeat.org. If you have data-wrangling or coding skills, make sure to note that as well. Compensation depends on experience and is competitive, with full benefits package and, after one year of service, a 401(k). Chalkbeat is committed to equity and diversity in employment and encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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