2019 Single-Topic News (Small Staff) Finalist: EdSource Staff

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This EdSource project expanded on the well-known trend of California’s housing crisis by using data to describe how teachers across California are being shut out of affordable housing and examined the efforts of some school districts to solve the problem.

Comments from the Judges

“A comprehensive, persuasive argument rooted in data about a statewide problem, with side pieces bringing to life the circumstances of those affected, as well as solutions.”

“Statistics are well-tied to personal stories of financial struggle, sacrifice, and choices for their futures.”