Aliyya Swaby
Aliyya Swaby, who covered New Haven schools for the Independent from 2014 – 2016, is gaining national attention for her groundbreaking work on the effect of the Covid-19 on public education in Texas.
Aliyya has covered the education beat for the Texas Tribune, another online public-interest news site, since leaving New Haven. Stories like this one — about remote learning and an 11-year-old’s consideration of suicide — have gained kudos well beyond the state. (Here, for instance.)
She talks about her work and journalism in a pandemic on the latest installment of Two Writers Slinging Yang, bestselling author Jeff Pearlman‘s national podcast featuring standout writers.
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Well that's just outstanding! Carrying on the fine tradition of Molly Ivins. Congratulations Aliyya; we're very proud of you!