Bri Hatch
Report for America Corps Member, reporting on educationBri Hatch (they/them) is a Report for America Corps Member joining the WYPR team to cover education.
Hatch reported on college diversity and student well-being for The Chronicle of Higher Education in 2022, earning a Hearst feature award for their piece about a misplaced Wizard of Oz dress. They served as the editor-in-chief for their college newspaper, breaking news about hazing and sexual assault cases.
Hatch also reported on local education tensions in rural Virginia for The Rockbridge Report, tackling critical race theory, book-banning and more.
Outside of the newsroom, they are obsessed with alt-indie music (notable exception: Taylor Swift), cozy coffee shops and autobiographies.
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Governor Wes Moore first called to delay giving teachers more “collaboration” time for lesson planning and professional development in state address last week. -
College leaders say the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that overturned affirmative action was a “gut punch.” But some students are demanding more accountability and action.
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But district leaders and the local union are still negotiating fair pay for school support professionals. -
26-year-old charged with killing United Healthcare CEO is a Towson native whose family has deep ties to Baltimore region. -
The annual performance sparks mentorship between high school students and aspiring after-school attendees. -
Most schools didn’t see movement in their scores from last year. But state leaders say the current system might not be capturing the progress happening on the ground level. -
The city district has two operational clean-energy buildings, with two more on the way. And at Holabird Academy, the perks are also educational. -
The collection of essays from public health and education scholars pushes for an expanded definition of safety focused on mental health and inclusion. -
The chair and vice chair were two of only three board members to vote against extending the current CEO’s contract in October. -
CEO Sonja Santelises and Mayor Brandon Scott gave into student pleas and protests to pardon Ted the turkey.
