Idaho
EdNews reporter Blake Jones accepts national reporting position
Idaho Schooling Information reporter Blake Jones has accepted a place with the nationally revered media firm POLITICO. His final day with EdNews might be Might 6.
“Blake is extraordinarily proficient and destined to do nice issues in journalism,” mentioned EdNews managing editor Jennifer Swindell. “We’re unhappy to see him depart, however I’m proud that the work he did in Idaho made him a nationwide recruit.”
POLITICO, a political journalism firm primarily based in Arlington County, Virginia, covers politics and coverage in the US and internationally. It primarily distributes content material on-line but in addition with printed newspapers and podcasts.
Jones will cowl California training from the outlet’s bureau in Sacramento.
“I’m thrilled to transition from one nice information outlet to a different, taking my ardour for reporting on training coverage and politics with me,” Jones mentioned. “I’m additionally grateful to EdNews and the Idaho neighborhood for making my time in my house state so rewarding.”
Jones, a graduate of the Faculty of Idaho, lined training coverage creation, finance and politics. EdNews will start a direct seek for a veteran political reporter.