David DesRoches
David covers education and related topics for WNPR, and also mentors high school seniors who attend the Journalism and Media Academy magnet school in Hartford as part of Connecticut Public Broadcasting’s Learning Lab initiative.
David comes to public media after a career in newspapers, where he received a dozen state, regional and national awards for his work, including New England’s Reporter of the Year in 2013.
A native of central Virginia, David’s special education reporting in Darien, Connecticut, has been cited as one of the most comprehensive explorations of disability rights among children in the Unites States.
Before journalism, David ran a flyer distribution company, started a non-profit media organization in Ethiopia, and taught songwriting to people with physical and mental disabilities. He frequently contributes to various journalism seminars focused on education, investigations and First Amendment issues. When not pestering public officials, David enjoys pestering his friends at craft beer pubs, traveling to unpopular locations, exploring nature and playing music.
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Take a drive through Old Wethersfield and he's hard to miss.Kevin, the wild Old Wethersfield turkey, puffs with personality. So much in fact that he got…
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It took about 20 minutes and two helium tanks to fill up the huge latex balloon. A rope dangling from the bottom held onto an assortment of gadgets,…
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The community of Watertown, Connecticut is mourning the loss of Tan Huynh, who was among seven U.S. Navy sailors who died when their destroyer collided...
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A judge has temporarily halted the state’s plan to allow more minority students into Hartford-area magnet schools. The decision came after a three-day...
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The long-running Sheff vs. O’Neill school desegregation case heads back to court this week. The state is arguing that over the years, the landmark case…
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The selection of billionaire Betsy DeVos to head the U.S. Department of Education has ignited a debate over her lack of experience, and whether it could...
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Young children from poor Connecticut homes often struggle with obesity. In fact, according to federal data , the percentage of obese children in New...
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State officials announced plans to cut an additional $20 million from public schools to help balance the budget.
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Three small children walked in front of Javier Mautino, as men on either side of him high-five the kids and wish them well on their first week of school...
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Emily Sessions had just started a new semester teaching art to Yale undergraduates, when she was told that her teaching load would be doubled, but her...