Kae Petrin
Kae is a data & graphics reporter on Chalkbeat's data visuals team, where they collaborate with local reporters to tell data-driven stories about education. Previously, Kae created graphics, built newsroom-wide tools, and produced investigative reporting for St. Louis-based radio and print publications. Kae co-founded the Trans Journalists Association in 2020 with a collective of transgender and nonbinary media-makers.
Kae’s work on Source
Articles by Kae
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How to tell good LGBTQ+ stories with bad data
Concepts and methods to help you do rigorous journalism even when the data is tricky, Part 1
Posted onConcepts and methods to help you do rigorous journalism even when the data is tricky, Part 1.
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7 tips for data-driven journalism about LGBTQ+ communities
Concepts and methods to help you do rigorous journalism even when the data is tricky, Part 2
Posted onConcepts and methods to help you do rigorous journalism even when the data is tricky, Part 2.
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Covering trans issues well just means doing journalism well
We need more accurate and nuanced stories, and the Trans Journalists Association is building a community and resources to help
Posted onWe need more accurate and nuanced stories, and the Trans Journalists Association is building a community and resources to help.
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Small teams & solo work: Using a QA process to build confidence in your data stories
Four steps you can take to catch errors earlier and bulletproof your analyses, even if you don’t have a colleague to help out
Posted onFour steps you can take to catch errors earlier and bulletproof your work, even if you don’t have a colleague to help out.
Seven takeaways from NICAR25