Investigative Reporting (Larger Newsroom)
Winner
JCPS Pulls Troubled Kids From Schools, Outraging Parents
Mandy McLaren
The Courier Journal
About the Entry
When is a child truly in crisis and what is a family’s breaking point? This investigation looks at the Jefferson County Public Schools’ murky process for identifying students for psychiatric evaluations, and how it’s been used punitively against some students.
Comments from the Judges
“Well done multimedia investigation that shocks all of the senses.”
“Truly revelatory reporting on a practice meant to help children that has instead devastated families. A story that would not have come to light without the reporter’s persistence and dedication.”
Finalists
At College Health
Centers, Students Battle Misdiagnoses and
Inaccessible Care
Jenn Abelson, Nicole Dungca, Meryl Kornfield and Andrew Ban
Tran
The Washington Post
Comment from the judges: “Powerful piece detailing the incompetence of college health care and the impact on young lives. Great, insightful quotes made the piece come alive.”
Targeted
Kathleen McGrory and Neil Bedi
Tampa Bay Times
Comment from the judges: “Solid investigation with local and national implications for the use of student information.”
