Journalism has taken a beating in recent years. So when something positive happens in news media, it's a pleasant surprise.
Just this week, Chalkbeat Detroit officially launched.
Chalkbeat covers public education in local markets, and has been piloting in Detroit for the past year. According to
a piece written by Chalkbeat co-founder Elizabeth Green, the response in Detroit has been great—people are desperate to know about public education here.
In just a short time, the scrappy, nonprofit news organization led by reporter Erin Einhorn has done some impressive work, whether it's describing the incredible commute some parents and kids take to school, or the
unconventional solutions to Detroit's Head Start programs.
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