John Reynolds

John Reynolds was the newsletters editor for the Tribune from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a reporter for Quorum Report, a non-partisan online political newsletter focusing on the ins and outs under the Dome, for more than seven years – covering the waterfront from health and human services and redistricting to pensions and elections. A native of Atlanta, Ga., he started his journalistic career one day after the attacks of Sept. 11 in Lubbock, Texas, where he rotated through a slew of beats at The Avalanche-Journal. He received his undergraduate degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and studied at the University of Georgia's graduate school in journalism. When not at work, he actively attempts to convince himself he is adept at tennis with varying levels of success. And he has adopted the Austin custom of appreciating smoked meats and listening to music in grassy/muddy fields.

Past Contributions

Wearable Tech To Be Widespread in Classrooms by 2020

By John Reynolds March 30, 2016

Tech companies, analysts and educators seem to agree that wearable devices and virtual reality tools are inevitable additions to the future classroom. Full Story

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In NYC, Bringing Nonprofit Staff to Struggling Schools

By John Reynolds March 30, 2016

In 2014, New York City began its community school program, an innovative partnering of low-performing schools with area nonprofit organizations. Full Story

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The Bookshelf: March 31, 2016

By John Reynolds March 30, 2016

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights A Murder Over A Girl. Full Story
Hometown Leader Named To Run L.A.'s Office of Education

By John Reynolds March 30, 2016

Debra Duardo, who dropped out of a Los Angeles public school as a teenager before going on to earn numerous degrees and specialize in educational administration, has been selected to lead the county's Office of Education. Full Story
The Brief: The Top 10 Percent Rule and a Tale of Two Campuses

By John Reynolds March 30, 2016

The Tribune's Neena Satija and Matthew Watkins take a long look today at the Top 10 Percent Rule and how well it allows students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the state's top universities. Full Story

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The Brief: Trump's Winning Voters, But Could He Lose Delegates?

By John Reynolds March 29, 2016

In the GOP race, more attention is being paid to the work of wrangling delegates, an effort that could prove pivotal should no candidate lock up the nomination on the first ballot. Full Story

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FDA Requires Black Box Warning for Certain Opioids

By John Reynolds March 28, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration said all fast-acting opioid pain medication must now carry warnings about risks of addiction, abuse, overdose, and death. Full Story
New Dallas Health Care Alliance Prepares for Launch

By John Reynolds March 28, 2016

Southwestern Health Resources, a joint venture between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources, rolled out its senior leadership team in preparation for an April 1 launch. Full Story
Race and Age Factor in Lactose Intolerance

By John Reynolds March 28, 2016

Older and non-white people are more likely to be among the 65 percent of the human population that is lactose intolerant. Full Story

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More Providers Offer Urgent Care Option

By John Reynolds March 28, 2016

Established health providers are increasing their presence in the urgent care marketplace, reflecting the surge in popularity among patients, whose visits increased 89 percent in 2014 from the previous year. Full Story

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