Patrick Wall
Chalkbeat New York
General News Outlet (Small Staff)
BEAT REPORTING
Patrick Wall closely covers the New York City public school system, showcasing the hope and heartbreak of urban schools.
- At Boys and Girls High School, Struggling Students Urged to Transfer, Sources Say
- City’s Community Schools Plan Stirs Doubt Among Supporters
- While Some Struggling Schools Get Extra Attention, Others Wait for More Help
- City Invests in New Efforts to Help Struggling Readers, But Some Say More Is Needed
- A Pivotal Moment for a School and the Program Designed to Improve It
- Evaluation Delays Leave Some Students With Disabilities Waiting for Help
- Nearly a Year After New York City Principals Float Diversity Plans, City Has Yet to Sign Off
Comments from the Judges:
“I felt that I was in the schools that Patrick Wall visited and he also explained complicated public issues in a very understandable and attractive manner. These stories also felt like the work of real intensive beat coverage, sticking to and exploring one gigantic institution – NYC schools – and doing a great job of it under some tough circumstances.”
“Very impressive set of stories that [are made possible] only through the relationships and source-building that comes from aggressively covering a beat, building trust and spending time inside the schools.”
“Patrick Wall really knows New York City public schools. This is in-depth, smart, watchdog reporting, with a sharp eye for detail. This guy is clearly well sourced!”