Cathy Carter
Cathy Carter is the education reporter for WUSF 89.7 and StateImpact Florida.
Before joining WUSF, Cathy was the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition for Delaware Public Media and reported on a variety of topics from education to the arts.
Cathy also reported for WAMU, the NPR news station in Washington D.C, was a host at XM Satellite Radio and wrote arts and culture stories for a variety of newspaper,s including the Virginian Pilot and the Baltimore Sun.
Her work has been honored by journalism organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists, the Maryland Press Association and the Delaware Press Association.
As a Massachusetts native and a graduate of Boston’s Emerson College, Cathy - as are all citizens under state mandate - had no choice but to be born a Boston Red Sox fan.
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The Manatee County School Board is scheduled on Tuesday to consider a long term contract for the district’s embattled interim school superintendent. -
The moon will travel into Earth's shadow early next week. Overnight from Sunday into Monday, North Americans will have a prime view of a total lunar...
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The Republican Party of Florida has elected a new leader. State Sen. Joe Gruters of Sarasota was chosen to lead the state GOP at the party's annual...
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The Florida Department of Education says the state is experiencing a critical teacher shortage . Meanwhile, school districts across Florida continue to... -
Theresa Shabazz of Tampa was convicted of welfare fraud 32 years ago in her home state of Wisconsin. After serving 2 years’ probation, her voting rights...
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As life slows down for the holidays, it's an ideal time to visit one, or a few, of the region's many art museums. -
Public education is supposed to be the great equalizer. And while it's easy to focus on teachers and curriculum as the engines behind a student’s... -
Like everywhere in Florida, Hillsborough County has a lack of affordable housing. The issue has grown more acute due to a growing population, deep...
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High above downtown Tampa, giant construction cranes tower near what will become the city’s newest offering in luxury living. The project - 815 Water...
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The Sarasota County School Board has voted to keep its new gender guidelines following weeks of acrimony over the issue of parental notification. The...
