About the Entry

Jenny Brundin’s portfolio of work for Colorado Public Radio includes a close look at the growing push to arm teachers on campus, inequities in school funding, and the challenges facing Colorado’s rural schools.

• Nothing tells the story of rural Colorado better than a high school graduation
• Do Colorado schools get the money they need? Let’s look at two neighboring districts
• These teachers are learning gun skills to protect students, they say
• How a student with many learning challenges fares in a cash-strapped school district
• Even at 105 years old, Marie Greenwood’s best lessons still start with the basics
• Proposed GOP tax cuts could mean grad students, teachers take a financial hit
• History isn’t just facts and dates; at this Douglas County STEM school, it’s talking robots

Entry Credit

• Jenny Brundin, Education Reporter, Colorado Public Radio

Comments from the Judges

“Jenny Brundin is a talented and creative reporter whose stories are informative and often fun to listen to. The work submitted demonstrates thorough reporting, good writing and pacing, clever use of sound, and a deep knowledge of the beat.”

“Good use of sound, story-telling, characters and a wide range of topics. Also, good job explaining difficult subjects and using sound effects.”

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