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Rebecca Koenig

Washington, D.C.
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Writing at the intersection of evidence & human interest. | Editor + reporter @EdSurge | Past: @usnews @Chronicle @Philanthropy @SAUCEmag | rebecca@edsurge.com

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Rebecca Koenig’s Biography

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Reporter covering careers for U.S. News & World Report.

Freelancer writing about food and culture for Sauce Magazine, Washington Post Express and Narratively.

Formerly with The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Higher Education and Town & Style St. Louis.

Rebecca Koenig’s Journalist Portfolio

A Mismatch Between Need and Affluence

A Mismatch Between Need and Affluence

American communities with high standards of living often have low charitable giving rates, a new Chronicle an…

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2 Professors, 1 House Seat-and a Campus Thrust Into the Limelight

2 Professors, 1 House Seat-and a Campus Thrust Into the Limelight

A small liberal arts college is the scene of an unlikely political battle between two professors running for …

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Fried & Revived

Fried & Revived

Fried chicken is trendy in St. Louis. But diners should dig into the dish's long history, starting with the e…

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David Riordan, Post-Recession Renaissance Man

David Riordan, Post-Recession Renaissance Man

He once conquered the commodities market and got rich in real estate. Now he's a cab driver, coffee salesman …

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Island of Enchantment

Island of Enchantment

Half a century after earning statehood, Hawaii bewitches us still.

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Breweries and babies: a match made in heaven?

Breweries and babies: a match made in heaven?

At 2:30 p.m. on a warm Saturday in April, 3 Stars Brewing Company is packed with the usual suspects: couples …

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Articles

Revealing the Top EdSurge K-12 Stories of 2025 - EdSurge News

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By Rebecca Koenig
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EdSurge readers are well-rounded students of education news. In 2025, the K-12 articles that proved most popular with our audience reflected the breadth of the big trends gaining momentum in school districts and classrooms. Even though U.S. education is largely governed by state policy, last year a significant source of change came from the White House. Two of our top 10 stories explored the nuances of executive orders signed by President Trump.
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How to Get Promoted at Work

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By Hallie Crawford, Rebecca Koenig, Katy Marquardt, Susannah Snider Verified
| U.S. News and World Report Verified
Key Takeaways Some industries and companies are transparent about how they award promotions while others are less clear. Demonstrating your value as an employee to your direct supervisor is one key to getting promoted. Document your achievements, which will help you make the case for a promotion. Getty Images Promotions don't always follow a linear path.
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Trump Executive Order Calls for Artificial Intelligence to Be Taught in Schools - EdSurge News

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By Rebecca Koenig
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Since generative artificial intelligence burst onto the scene a few years ago, schools and educators have grappled with how to approach the powerful-but-experimental technology. Ban it? Embrace it? A new executive order plants the White House firmly in the latter camp. On April 23, President Donald Trump signed Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth.
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Awards

David W. Miller Award for Young Journalists

2015 - Responsible journalism, curiosity, great writing

With the award, The Chronicle seeks to honor Mr. Miller's insistence on responsible journalism, curiosity about people and ideas, and commitment to great writing. The Chronicle also hopes to encourage future generations of reporters who show those qualities. The award is given annually to a recent Chronicle intern, based on three articles submitted by the candidate. The award commemorates David W. Miller, a senior writer at The Chronicle who was killed in 2002 by a drunken driver. Mr. Miller, who was 35, was returning from a reporting assignment and was survived by his widow and two young sons.

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