Kalyn Belsha

@WBEZeducation editor. Former national education reporter @Chalkbeat and @FellowsSpencer. Hablo español. Story ideas? 📩 [email protected]

[Kalyn Belsha @kalynbelsha]

@lilyalta @Chalkbeat @CivicNewsCo Woot! Congrats Lily!!

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And pairs nicely with @reemadamin reporting that found communities like Belmont Cragin, Albany Park, Pilsen, Little Village & BOTY where immigration enforcement was highly visible were among the n'hoods w/ bigger attendance drops https://t.co/NhVcK77TEV

[Reema Amin @reemadamin]

A more current and detailed breakdown of attendance amid ICE activity in Chicago and the efforts communities are making to ensure kids are going to school: https://t.co/daSL0jNq88

[Reema Amin @reemadamin]

Last month, after a CPS student's father was detained by federal agents, her aunt showed up to her school with guardianship papers, the school's principal said. Dad had feared this very situation and was prepared.

It's a step more parents are considering. https://t.co/SDd7YAbXcj

[Sarah Karp @SSKedreporter]

A WBEZ analysis finds student attendance at Chi Public Schools briefly plummets following intense immigration enforcement, but overall rates are comparable to last year. Some credit community efforts that supported frightened families
https://t.co/qQizbb21HI

[Kalyn Belsha @kalynbelsha]

When immigration agents swept through Chicago this fall, many feared school attendance would plummet. Overall attendance rates are similar to last year, but there were big unusual drops after intense periods of enforcement, @SSKedreporter @amyqin12 report https://t.co/sTmSyZtXF1

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NEW: CPS says the ASPIRA charter network is on the brink of financial collapse & ASPIRA's CEO says the schools can't make payroll next week w/o a cash infusion. By @dmihalopoulos & @SSKedreporter https://t.co/gC59OgtFtA

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More evidence of how Trump's deportation campaign is affecting kids from @meltzere: Research finds uptick in arrests in FL led to noticeable test score dips for immigrant kids & US citizens alike. Especially in high-poverty schools & among struggling kids https://t.co/FFYNfDauo5

[Sarah Karp @SSKedreporter]

School leaders from New York City and Denver are finalists for CPS top job https://t.co/jJYXNob9Zr

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NEW from @SSKedreporter & @mannycam: CPS board has narrowed CEO candidates down to 2 finalists & interim CEO/supe Macquline King didn't make cut. But finalists' names not being made public & board members signed NDAs https://t.co/iWavDiPMg6

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ICYMI: @mannycam spoke with students in the heavily Latino Morton HS district about gaps in support amid ramped up immigration enforcement. Some skipped homecoming in protest. “If we don’t advocate for ourselves, no one else will,” one teen said. https://t.co/KnFYybUoF2

[Kalyn Belsha @kalynbelsha]

After a HS junior was deported to Guatemala, LAUSD let her enroll in its virtual academy as a temporarily relocated student & a teacher helped her get better WiFi in Guatemala. Would love to see other examples of how US schools are supporting deported kids https://t.co/aLWowICIU7

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“We can’t guard for every situation.” @mannycam reports how the ICE detention of a landscaper working on the grounds of a CPS school is raising Qs about how much the district can protect students & families on school property, outside the building https://t.co/7UPpMexqe6

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Some Chicago communities have never had a dual language program - the gold standard for bilingual ed. @ChiPubSchools is adding 3 programs, bringing its total to 46. That includes 1 in the East Side n'hood, considered a 'language desert.' @mannycam reports: https://t.co/t9Xnd3SYTz

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Scientists' work is "without borders, because we’re all struggling with the same things: hunger, medical care, global warming." @LAPhilip reports on how the decline in international students is affecting Chicago colleges https://t.co/2QwMb8EU3V

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@sarahdarv @meltzere But I am so excited to work with @SSKedreporter @LAPhilip @mannycam & @KateGrossman1 when there's so much happening in Chicago education.

Won't say --30-- but rather TK 📝

[Kalyn Belsha @kalynbelsha]

It is surreal to say that after 6+ years, today is my last day as a national education reporter @Chalkbeat. I'll be starting Oct. 14 as the education editor for @WBEZeducation & cannot wait to return to the best beat in the best city.

[Kalyn Belsha @kalynbelsha]

@sarahdarv @meltzere The best thing about working at Chalkbeat is the number of smart, talented colleagues who love education reporting & get just as in the weeds as I do about this beat. I will miss this team.

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@JenAFifield Yay yay! Congrats Jen this is so exciting!!

[Becky Vevea @beckyvevea]

Earlier this year @chalkbeatCHI and @WBEZeducation wrote about “no-zero” grading in Chicago. Our national reporter @kalynbelsha has a new look at how teachers view it. https://t.co/HXi5VfJ5Nc