John Reynolds

John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.

Past Contributions

Arizona voters support increased education spending

By John Reynolds Jan. 4, 2017

A new poll found that a majority of Arizona voters think the state should spend more money on education, with more than half saying they'd pay higher taxes to do so. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman
New in Trib+Edu: Universities help struggling schools

By John Reynolds Dec. 22, 2016

In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: In LA, universities reach out to partner with local schools, a report says fewer Americans speak a second language and an interview with Penny Schwinn of the Texas Education Agency. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Jacob Villanueva
Number of K-12 foreign language classes on the decline

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

According to a recent report by the Academy of Arts and Sciences far fewer Americans can speak languages other than English just at a time when the need for bilingualism is rising. Full Story

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With more tech in classroom, questions arise on cybersecurity

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

Researchers want to use data on teachers' use of digital tools in the classroom to transform education; but collecting that data raises questions about the risks to schools. Full Story
Concerns remain with how New York monitors school violence

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

New York State education leaders recently voted to change how it keeps tabs on school violence, but some are concerned that its continued reliance on schools to self-report may obscure accuracy. Full Story

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The Bookshelf: Dec. 22, 2016

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Class Clowns. Full Story
States hire more counselors after they are proven useful

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

Quantifiable evidence now supplements decades of anecdotal proof that counselors and college advisers improve graduation and college-going outcomes in K-12 schools. Full Story

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University partnerships may be key for LA’s failing schools

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

As the Los Angeles Unified District struggles with financial woes and an enrollment crisis, universities like UCLA and Loyola Marymount are stepping in to help. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman
Florida lawmakers to focus on classroom learning time in 2017

By John Reynolds Dec. 21, 2016

How much time students spend learning in the classroom will be a major focus for Florida lawmakers responsible for education budgets in 2017, according to a recent news article. Full Story

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New in Trib+Health: What to watch for in 2017

By John Reynolds Dec. 20, 2016

In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: The CDC identifies top health threats for the coming year, tech helps doctors have more face time with patients and an interview with Robert Lapus of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Full Story