Colin Hogan is a Reporter at The Light. He covers a range of topics including education, city government, and public policy, with a focus on regional interest and world news. Colin's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as U.S. News & World Report and CNN, among others.
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Colin Hogan focuses on personal finance and education, particularly within the context of Massachusetts and New Bedford. His coverage heavily features government announcements and often cites data to support his articles.
If you are pitching to Colin, consider offering insights or expertise related to local financial trends in Massachusetts, educational policies or initiatives specific to New Bedford schools, mortgage regulations tailored for this region, or guidance on improving personal finance within the state. Also, if you have access to relevant data that could contribute towards his work such as local economic indicators or educational statistics it might be of interest.
Given his focus on how-to guides accompanying significant topics like credit reports and mortgages, he may appreciate pitches with actionable advice for readers seeking practical information related to these themes.
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By: Colin Hogan
The school’s percentage of passing scores — 66% — beat peer districts and even outpaced some suburban districts.
Colin Hogan, a former teacher who is now a journalist, shares advice on how to incorporate teachers' voices in coverage. He also describes the unique challenges of being an educator.
By: Colin Hogan
Pre-K and daycare in the commonwealth are more expensive than any other state in the country, and yet Massachusetts ranks 43rd in how much it spends on public preschool options.
By: Colin Hogan, Eleonora Bianchi
Boston is planning to send more money to New Bedford, but it’s “woefully inadequate” for New Bedford’s needs, according to the mayor.
NEW BEDFORD — From the moment new kindergarteners step foot inside Taylor Elementary, the school is laser-focused on “getting kids ready for middle
By: Colin Hogan
Starting in September, the New Bedford Virtual Learning Academy hopes to enroll about 200 students in grades 6 through 12.
By: Eleonora Bianchi, Colin Hogan
The proposal for a total tax increase of $16 million, elimination of 94 positions, and the shuttering of Fire Station 9 was met with fierce resistance from councilors and firefighters.
By: Eleonora Bianchi, Colin Hogan
The Light asked all 11 councilors how they would cut the budget and four responded to the question. They’re weighing layoffs and department cuts. But they say they want to avoid closing Fire Station 9.
By: Colin Hogan, Eleonora Bianchi
But the mayor says the deficit is structural and can’t be closed with “one-time money.” He says reducing the staffing of the city’s fire engines would decrease long-term costs.
Mayor Jon Mitchell had projected the deficit would be close to $13 million, then said it was $32 million. How did the numbers get so big?
