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  Thousands of NYC families could lose child care vouchers without budget increase

  By Michael Elsen-Rooney, Alex Zimmerman Verified, Sarah Darville Verified, Dale Mezzacappa Verified

  Mar. 27, 2025

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  NYC education panel holds up major tech refresh, after losing bidder cries foul

  By Alex Zimmerman Verified, Sarah Darville Verified, Dale Mezzacappa Verified, Jessie Gomez Verified

  Mar. 27, 2025

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  What New Yorkers want from education news, according to a new survey

  By Sarah Darville Verified, Dale Mezzacappa Verified, Jessie Gomez Verified, Liza Gross Verified

  Mar. 27, 2025

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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.