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Dan Lyon

Shreya Ganesh stands before a crowd in a white shirt and is holding a microphone. She stands before a brick wall.
From Chalkbeat Tennessee The Comeback
The Comeback: Memphis students and teachers share stories of resilience after pandemic
By Caroline Bauman and Dan Lyon
 
A collage of images of masking, virtual learning, COVID, classrooms and Critical Race Theory.
From Chalkbeat Tennessee The Comeback
Timeline: Teacher deaths, mask debates rock Memphis during the first 30 days of school
By Samantha West, Cathryn Stout, and 3 more
 
Elementary students excitedly raise their hands together at their desks. Some students are wearing protective masks, while others are not.
From Chalkbeat Colorado Aurora Public Schools
Photos: Aurora students go back to school in person
By Yesenia Robles and Dan Lyon
 
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From Chalkbeat Tennessee Politics & Policy
How Nikole Hannah-Jones’ 1619 Project ignited the critical race theory backlash
By Cathryn Stout, Sam Park, and 2 more