Writing Projects
A former daily newspaper reporter, Jessica R. Towhey continues this work as a freelance writer. Some of her recent work includes extensive reporting on how states are handling a new federal education law. She has published articles with Real Clear Education -- a national news leader -- as well as in-state newspapers.
In addition to publishing under her own byline, Jessica writes for clients, advancing their ideas through op-eds, website copy, newsletters, blogs and social media.
Byline News Articles
New Federal Law Puts States in Charge of Education. But How Exactly Will It Work?(Northwest Times of Indiana)
Rhode Island School Reform Gets High Marks(Providence Journal)
New Mexico Education On the Rise(The Mountain Voice of New Mexico)
ESSA Plans Under Official and Unofficial Review(Real Clear Education)
DC's Education Leaders Put Aside Differences to Improve Schools(Real Clear Education)
Some States Seeking Ways Around Full Compliance With Federal Education Law(New Hampshire Journal)
Published On InsideSources
A Mortgage Company Where Careers Are Created
Grand Canyon University Completes Conversion From For-Profit School to Nonprofit
Career Tech Ed Gets a Boost in U.S. Senate Committee
House Committee Urged to Tread Carefully on Occupational Licenses
Higher Ed Reform Bill Stalled in U.S. House
Education Reform Hangs Tough in CA Statewide Race
Too Early to Tell Long-Term Gains of DC School Voucher Program
For-Profit College Conversions to Nonprofit Entities Attacked as Regulatory Shields
West Virginia Career Technical Ed Graduates Are Ready to Get Working
Former Education Secretaries Blast Lack of Vision, Leadership
Could Teacher Strikes Wind Up Backfiring?
Arizona’s Teachers Strike for Higher Pay, Increased Education Funding
Students at Defense Department Schools Outperform Peers in Public Schools
Arizona Teachers Could Be Next to Strike for Higher Wages
Reading, Math Scores on National Tests Show Little Improvement
Despite Pay Raise, Oklahoma Teachers Strike for Second Day
Will the Successor of No Child Left Behind Leave Behind Students With Disabilities?
Kentucky Looks to Keep Improving Education With New Plan
West Virginia Teacher Strike Ends. Now the Hard Work of Making Up Lost Time Begins
New Federal Law Puts States In Charge of Education. But How Exactly Will It Work?
Will Ohio’s New Education Plan Improve Student Outcomes?