

Kae Petrin: data for change
Oct 15, 2024
Kae Petrin, a data and graphics reporter at Chalkbeat, Votebeat, and Healthbeat, specializes in education and voting rights. Kae shares insights on beat-centric news organizations and the critical role of data in shaping education policies. They discuss the complexities of collecting reliable K-12 education data and the challenges posed by the decentralized U.S. system. Additionally, Kae highlights the importance of the Trans Journalists Association in improving media representation of trans issues, blending advocacy with impactful storytelling.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Data-Driven Journalism in Education and Voting Rights
01:51 • 6min
Navigating the Challenges of Educational Data Collection
07:48 • 4min
Navigating the Journey into Data Journalism
12:15 • 5min
Collaboration in Data Journalism and Advocacy for Trans Issues
17:21 • 6min