Susan Gonzalez
@susangonzalez.bsky.social
Editor @chalkbeat.org • Born and raised on the Tex-Mex border • Journalist & local news fan who has covered education, immigration, politics, gun violence, marginalized communities & more • Talk to me about human-centered, data-driven audience engagement
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“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
These teachers survived school shootings. Now they’re offering help to their peers.
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“They don't have to be alone with those thoughts or those fears in the aftermath,” said Kiki Leyba, who was teaching at Columbine High School during the 1999 mass shooting.
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Last year, more than 27,000 of the city’s roughly 136,000 free child care seats for kids ages 4 and under went unfilled, about 1 in every 5 seats.
First puzzle Mamdani’s universal child care plan must solve: NYC’s empty seat problem
Last year, more than 27,000 of the city’s roughly 136,000 free child care seats for kids ages 4 and under went unfilled, about 1 in every 5 seats.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Last year, more than 27,000 of the city’s roughly 136,000 free child care seats for kids ages 4 and under went unfilled, about 1 in every 5 seats.
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Two Catholic preschools that wanted to join Colorado’s state-funded preschool program but not admit children from LGBTQ families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case.
Catholic parishes appeal to Supreme Court in Colorado universal preschool case
Two Catholic preschools that wanted to join Colorado’s state-funded preschool program but not admit children from LGBTQ families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Two Catholic preschools that wanted to join Colorado’s state-funded preschool program but not admit children from LGBTQ families have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case.
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A new report finds that students in juvenile detention often don’t get the special education support they need and struggle to reconnect with school after they’re released.
After juvenile detention, many NYC students struggle to reengage with school, report finds
A new report finds that students in juvenile detention often don’t get the special education support they need and struggle to reconnect with school after they’re released.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A new report finds that students in juvenile detention often don’t get the special education support they need and struggle to reconnect with school after they’re released.
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The mothers, who live and work on the Southwest Side, have made new efforts to provide support to the kids and families they serve in schools who are fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago.
‘We have to put on our strong face’: Seven Chicago moms are stepping up amid intense immigration enforcement
The mothers, who live and work on the Southwest Side, have made new efforts to provide support to the kids and families they serve in schools who are fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The mothers, who live and work on the Southwest Side, have made new efforts to provide support to the kids and families they serve in schools who are fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement campaign in Chicago.
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UPDATE: The 16-year-old student who shot two students at a Colorado high school on Wednesday was radicalized by an extremist network, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
Evergreen shooting victims still hospitalized, resource center opens for victims, witnesses
One shooting victim remains in critical condition at a Lakewood hospital. The other is in critical condition at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
UPDATE: The 16-year-old student who shot two students at a Colorado high school on Wednesday was radicalized by an extremist network, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
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At least three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, according to the local sheriff’s office. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Students shot at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County: What we know so far
The students were taken to the hospital, according to officials.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
At least three people are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, according to the local sheriff’s office. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Florida is set to end all state vaccine mandates, the state surgeon general announced today
DeSantis and Ladapo to ‘end all vaccine mandates in Florida law’
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the move in Hillsborough County on Wednesday.
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September 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Florida is set to end all state vaccine mandates, the state surgeon general announced today
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after school shooting kills two children: Don’t just say “thoughts and prayers”
August 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after school shooting kills two children: Don’t just say “thoughts and prayers”
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Kristen Painter, business editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune, has a second-grade daughter and a preschool son who attend the school.
“It sounds so cliché, but it’s your worst nightmare,” she said.
“It sounds so cliché, but it’s your worst nightmare,” she said.
Live: 23-year-old identified as suspect in shooting that killed two children, wounded 17 at Minneapolis church, two sources say
Dozens of squads en route to Annunciation Church, casualties reported.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Kristen Painter, business editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune, has a second-grade daughter and a preschool son who attend the school.
“It sounds so cliché, but it’s your worst nightmare,” she said.
“It sounds so cliché, but it’s your worst nightmare,” she said.
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Yesterday marked three years in community journalism; I believe the bottom image describes me accurately today.
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August 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday marked three years in community journalism; I believe the bottom image describes me accurately today.
Image: @susangonzalez.bsky.social
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Damn. Closest I’ve ever gotten to this as a reporter was leftover stale Cheetos from the ad department’s party
BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
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Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.
www.thecity.nyc
August 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Damn. Closest I’ve ever gotten to this as a reporter was leftover stale Cheetos from the ad department’s party
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What a way to end my work day: arranging for law enforcement to pick up a potato chip bag stuffed with cash.
BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...
Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips
THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.
www.thecity.nyc
August 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
What a way to end my work day: arranging for law enforcement to pick up a potato chip bag stuffed with cash.
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Denver Public Schools has been under investigation since January for converting a girls’ restroom at East High to an all-gender restroom. The latest conversion is meant to “help address the notion of any unfairness,” the district says.
Denver’s East High converts boys’ restroom to all-gender one amid Trump investigation
Denver Public Schools has been under investigation since January for converting a girls’ restroom at East High to an all-gender restroom. The latest conversion is meant to “help address the notion of any unfairness,” the district says.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Denver Public Schools has been under investigation since January for converting a girls’ restroom at East High to an all-gender restroom. The latest conversion is meant to “help address the notion of any unfairness,” the district says.
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The Education Department rescinded 2015 guidance spelling out the educational rights of English learners and requirements for schools to provide translation services for parents.
This guidance was crucial for serving English learners at school. The Trump administration just got rid of it.
The Education Department rescinded 2015 guidance spelling out the educational rights of English learners and requirements for schools to provide translation services for parents.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Education Department rescinded 2015 guidance spelling out the educational rights of English learners and requirements for schools to provide translation services for parents.
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For 6 months, I’ve followed ELLIS, a Bronx HS for newcomers, to understand what it means to educate immigrant students in Trump’s second term.
Proud to share the 1st of 2 stories about ELLIS, Bridget, an undocumented teen, & the fight to keep her education alive.
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Proud to share the 1st of 2 stories about ELLIS, Bridget, an undocumented teen, & the fight to keep her education alive.
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‘They’ve given her a lot of hope’: A NYC school fights to educate an undocumented teen under Trump
For Bridget and Marta, ELLIS Prep often felt like the only public institution with its arms open in a city and country that seemed not to want them.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
For 6 months, I’ve followed ELLIS, a Bronx HS for newcomers, to understand what it means to educate immigrant students in Trump’s second term.
Proud to share the 1st of 2 stories about ELLIS, Bridget, an undocumented teen, & the fight to keep her education alive.
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
Proud to share the 1st of 2 stories about ELLIS, Bridget, an undocumented teen, & the fight to keep her education alive.
www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025...
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We're well over the 50 incidents documented in our investigation now. Here's one from this week from @opb.org, reporting that a young girl was also in the the van of Mam-speaking farmworkers from Guatemala when immigration agents broke the driver window. www.opb.org/article/2025...
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We're well over the 50 incidents documented in our investigation now. Here's one from this week from @opb.org, reporting that a young girl was also in the the van of Mam-speaking farmworkers from Guatemala when immigration agents broke the driver window. www.opb.org/article/2025...
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The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.
Almost 90% Of Americans Are Worried About The Cost Of Groceries
The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.
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August 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The cost of food has risen faster than overall inflation in the last year.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House falls short of quorum after Democrats leave state to prevent Trump-backed redraw of US House maps.
August 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House falls short of quorum after Democrats leave state to prevent Trump-backed redraw of US House maps.
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New federal guidance has derailed Colorado’s plan to allow babies and toddlers enrolled in public health insurance to stay continuously enrolled until they turn 3.
Colorado babies and toddlers could end up uninsured under Trump administration policy
New federal guidance has derailed Colorado’s plan to allow babies and toddlers enrolled in public health insurance to stay continuously enrolled until they turn 3.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New federal guidance has derailed Colorado’s plan to allow babies and toddlers enrolled in public health insurance to stay continuously enrolled until they turn 3.
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Some hoped Schwinn, a former state schools chief, would lend expertise to Trump’s efforts to give states more power over education. But cultural conservatives in Tennessee opposed her nomination.
Penny Schwinn is no longer Trump’s nominee to be No. 2 at the Education Department
Some hoped Schwinn, a former state schools chief, would lend expertise to Trump’s efforts to give states more power over education. But cultural conservatives in Tennessee opposed her nomination.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Some hoped Schwinn, a former state schools chief, would lend expertise to Trump’s efforts to give states more power over education. But cultural conservatives in Tennessee opposed her nomination.
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The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment
Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...
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July 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
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Twenty states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging new Trump administration rules that bar undocumented immigrants from a host of federal programs, including Head Start and career and technical education offerings.
States sue over rules barring undocumented immigrants from education, health programs
Twenty states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging new Trump administration rules that bar undocumented immigrants from a host of federal programs, including Head Start and career and technical education offerings.
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July 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Twenty states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging new Trump administration rules that bar undocumented immigrants from a host of federal programs, including Head Start and career and technical education offerings.
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After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
Nicolle Orozco Forero had a gift for working with children with disabilities. Then she and her seriously ill son were taken into ICE custody.
After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
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July 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After a child care worker is detained, a community is left reeling
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How do I sell my students on the merits of democracy in this difficult moment?
Here’s what it means to teach civics in a Los Angeles scarred by fire and ICE
How do I sell my students on the merits of democracy in this difficult moment?
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July 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
How do I sell my students on the merits of democracy in this difficult moment?