The Oregonian/OregonLive

The Oregonian is the oldest continuously operating business in the state, and among the most highly recognized news organizations in the U.S. It knows how to find important stories and how to engage readers, and since 2013, it has married its long tradition of high-impact print journalism with the dynamism of a digital-first approach to public service reporting, complete with data journalism, video storytelling and other immersive elements on OregonLive. This news organization has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes, including the Gold Medal for public service, the highest accolade in journalism.

Current Position

Location: Portland, Oregon

Beat: Early childhood education

Position:

This reporter takes a hard look at preschool programs to see what’s working and what funding levers or other regulatory mechanisms are being squandered. That’s essential because most brain development occurs before age 5 – and also because Oregon is poised to pump tens of millions of new dollars into early childhood programs. The reporter also focuses on kindergarten through grade three, particularly early literacy instruction and social-emotional learning. And they'll assess the strengths and weaknesses of teacher preparation, teacher training and instructional techniques for Oregon’s early elementary educators.

Reporter: Rose Wong