Jersey City mayor and Democratic candidate discusses his plan for education in New Jersey
HANNAH GROSS
Hannah Gross covers education and child welfare for NJ Spotlight News via a partnership with Report for America. She covers the full spectrum of education and children’s services in New Jersey and looks especially through the lens of equity and opportunity. Hannah graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2023 with a degree in Political Science and Hispanic Studies and completed internships at NBC10 Philadelphia and Telemundo 62 and Forbes. She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Follow Hannah on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, @grosshann or send her an email at GrossH@njspotlightnews.org.
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