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Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
Beat: Reporter covering inequities in education
Position:
The “achievement gap” that separates students in urban communities from other students remains the most intractable problem facing Connecticut schools – and schools in many other states. The beat would take a fresh, focused look at the historical socio-economic reasons for the gap, past attempts to address it, potential solutions, and what it would take to change. It would use data to explain the challenges in both education and high school sports.
Salary and Benefits: $50k to $75k
Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company matching
Three weeks vacation annually
Mobile phone reimbursement
Paid training opportunities, including journalism conferences
Flexible spending account
Parental leave and support
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Moving Stipend: No
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