Adriana Cardona-Maguigad
Reporter, Education
Adriana is a former 2012 WBEZ Pritzker fellow and was part of the inaugural class of Northwestern University’s Social Justice News Nexus fellowship program. She worked on a 2015 award-winning audio project for WBEZ and NPR’s This American Life about unregulated drug rehab centers in Chicago drawing people from Puerto Rico. Her investigation was recognized with a Sigma Delta Chi Award with the Society of Professional Journalists, a 2016 National Edward R. Murrow Award and three Peter Lisagor Awards.
Prior to joining WBEZ’s education team, Adriana worked at Univision Chicago where she was honored with two Chicago/ Midwest Emmy Awards.
Adriana lived in Dubuque and Des Moines, Iowa for many years. She is originally from Medellin, Colombia and has been a Chicago resident since 2005.
Stories by Adriana Cardona-Maguigad
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Chicago Teacher Is ‘Coping With The Frustration” As Remote Learning Continues
WBEZ is sharing the stories of a Chicago teacher this fall as she tackles schooling amid the pandemic.
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One Of Chicago’s Largest Charter Schools Is Accused Of Failing To Prevent Racism
Acero Schools leaders say they’ve worked to create a more culturally inclusive environment for students, but many argue they’ve fallen short.
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More Than 70% Of CPS Bilingual Programs Fall Short
There are 67,000 students learning English in Chicago Public Schools. CPS’ own evaluation said most schools educating them don’t measure up.
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‘I Still Have Bills To Pay’: Parents Struggle To Balance Childcare And Work During The Pandemic
About half of Chicago households with children report serious problems caring for their kids, according to a new NPR and Harvard poll.
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The Toll Of Remote Learning On One Chicago Teacher: ‘I Am Learning Everything Again’
The start of remote learning has been grueling but teacher Jessica Vega says, “I want to be positive and optimistic it won’t be forever.”
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As Chicago Public Schools Goes Remote, Some Parents Are Turning To Private Schools
“This is just uncharted territory for everybody, and there are so many questions about CPS’ plan,” one parent said.
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‘Imagine A World’: Here Are Three Chicago Teens’ Stories
A group of teens spent the summer learning to tell radio stories, including their take on police brutality and transferring schools.
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Catholic Schools Open In The Chicago Area Amid Teacher Concerns About COVID-19
The 70,000 students in Catholic schools will be the largest experiment with in-person learning in the area.
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The Rise Of Chicago Teen Activists: ‘The Voices Of Youth Are Very Powerful’
“I am not a menace, nor a rebel, but a dedicated freedom fighter,” said one teen who was recently injured leading a protest.
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Should CPS Students Return To Class This Fall? Students And Parents Are Mixed.
Chicago Public Schools officials are proposing a back-to-school plan for the fall that includes both in-person and remote learning.
