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Cam Rodriguez

Data and Graphics Reporter

Cam Rodriguez is a Data and Graphics Reporter on Chalkbeat’s data visuals team. Before coming to Chalkbeat, she was a freelance reporter and a Dow Jones News Fund data intern with USA TODAY’s national data team, using spatial data to visualize historical disparity and how neighborhoods change over time. She is a recent graduate of DePaul University’s journalism and geography programs, where she is working toward her Masters in data journalism, and is the managing editor at DePaul’s award-winning student magazine, 14 East. Cam has also reported as an intern and production assistant at WTTW, Chicago’s PBS station, was a ElectionsSOS Fellow with the Detroit Free Press in 2020, and researched housing policy at DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies.

A teacher pats one of his students on the head while he is working at a desk, seated next to a young girl.
From Chalkbeat Colorado Shrinking Schools
Where are the kids? Colorado school enrollment trends shed light on closure discussions
As Colorado districts prepare to vote on school closures, Chalkbeat answered some common questions.
By Melanie Asmar, Yesenia Robles, and 2 more
 
Political signs are standing in the ground by the door to a building that is a polling location.
From Chalkbeat Indiana Campaigns and elections
Interest in running for Indianapolis school board drops to new low
Some advocacy groups downplay the role of big campaign spending, but others see a chilling effect.
By Amelia Pak-Harvey, Elizabeth Gabriel, WFYI, and 1 more
 
A woman stands in front of a podium on a stage. In the background is a screen with a logo that reads, “My IPS.”
From Chalkbeat Indiana Indianapolis Public Schools
Find out what happens to your school under the IPS Rebuilding Stronger plan
Proposed changes include four enrollment zones, seven school closures and grade changes at 39 schools.
By Amelia Pak-Harvey and Cam Rodriguez