Jessica Gould covers education for WNYC.
Her stories can be heard on the local broadcasts of Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and nationally on NPR.
Jessica was the lead reporter for WNYC’s award-winning Affordability Project, which profiled diverse New Yorkers struggling to make it in this expensive city.
She has also reported on business and politics, notably making front page news when a mayoral candidate fell asleep on her mid-interview!
Prior to WNYC, Jessica spent nearly a decade in Washington, D.C. where she reported for public radio station WAMU, and served as the nightlife correspondent for the Washington City Paper (with the help of orthopedic clogs and a lot of coffee).
Jessica is a graduate of Harvard University and of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is an adjunct professor at NYU's Journalism Institute. You can follow her on Twitter at @byjessicagould.
Read Jessica's latest reporting on Gothamist.
Jessica Gould appears in the following:
With No Remote Schooling Option, NYC Parents Of Vulnerable Kids Seek Answers
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Some parents of students with underlying conditions that could put them at greater risk for COVID-19 are concerned about the city’s plan for in-person learning this fall.
NYC To Launch Vaccination Pop-Ups At Summer School Sites
Friday, July 23, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising a teen vaccination blitz before fall.
NYC Seeks To Revolutionize Summer School
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
New York City launched an ambitious new summer program and officials hope it could change how kids spend their summers going forward.
NYC's Summer School Just Started But Dozens Of Classes Are Already In Quarantine
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Classes go remote for 10 days whenever a student or staff member tests positive.
Without Testing, Gifted Programs Admit Students From Wider Swath Of NYC
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
New York City education officials say replacing the admissions test for Gifted & Talented classes led to more preschoolers from low-income communities getting in.
NYC Unveils Academic Recovery Plan For Public School Students
Thursday, July 08, 2021
Flush with stimulus and state funds, the city looks to boost literacy and overhaul the curriculum.
NYC Launches Expanded Summer School Program
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
For the first time, the program aims to accommodate all interested students.
NYC Principals Scramble To Pull Off Expanded Summer School
Thursday, July 01, 2021
With just days to go before it starts, administrators say they’re still struggling to find staff and space to accommodate students.
City's New Budget Includes Major Funding Increase For Education
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Federal stimulus funds and increased state aid will be distributed to a range of programs for New York City public school students challenged by more than a year of remote learning.
“They Became My Family”: How One Bronx Middle School Managed During the Pandemic
Thursday, June 24, 2021
On the last day of class for New York City public schools, many students and their families are eager to close this chapter of pandemic education.
Report Says New York's Schools Are Still The Most Segregated
Thursday, June 10, 2021
UCLA's Civil Rights Project made headlines back in 2014 when it said New York had the most segregated schools in the nation, and researchers find the distinction remains.
New York City Says It Will End Absent Teacher Reserve
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
The move may close the chapter on the city’s infamous Rubber Rooms.
Schools Inject The Science of COVID Vaccines Into Curricula
Monday, June 07, 2021
Educators are seeking to combat misinformation around vaccines among adolescents.
New York City Has Ambitious Plans For Summer School, If It Can Pull It Off
Thursday, June 03, 2021
For the first time, schools and nonprofits will offer a combination of academics and activities for any public school student who wants to participate.
NYC High School Graduations Seek To Balance Celebration and Safety
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Students will graduate in stadiums, parking lots or even drive-ins.
The End of Remote Learning
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
All students and staff members will be back in school buildings full time come September, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday.
New York City Schools Will Fully Reopen With No Remote Option This Fall
Monday, May 24, 2021
It's unclear how the nation's largest school district will be able to accommodate 100% of its students in person under current social distancing guidelines.
Social Distancing Requirements Will Be Pivotal In School Reopening
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Some principals worry they may not have enough space or staff to accommodate all students.
Should a Remote Option or Vaccine Mandate Be Part of School Reopening?
Monday, May 17, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been clear that he wants everyone back in a school building in September. Can various parties get in the way of that?
Parents Express Confusion, Concerns Over New Mask Recommendations
Friday, May 14, 2021
Some worry the shift could increase risks to unvaccinated children.
