Angela Swartz

Articles

Graphic of a classroom where teacher is teaching, 3 students raising their hands and one student stressed with hands on the face

Reporting Strategies

How I reported on absenteeism in a low-income community that already felt stereotyped

A reporter asks why students in East Palo Alto miss so much school. Taking steps to make sure sources were comfortable proved key.

Community Safety

Why didn’t kids show up to class last year in one Bay Area school district?

Why didn’t kids show up to class last year in one Bay Area school district?

Why are students missing class at such a high rate in East Palo Alto's public schools? A reporter seeks answers.