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Jennifer Pignolet

@JenPignolet

Professional Storyteller. K-12 education reporter @detroitnews via Butler University, OH, WA, TN. Happiest during baseball season. She/Her

 Akron, OH
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Joined August 2010
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Katy Kildee and I absolutely loved reporting this story. Give Path a read -- I promise, she'll change you. detroitnews.com/story/news/l… @detroitnews
Michigan teen's brain bleed changed her life, but not her spirit

Michigan teen's brain bleed changed her life, but not her spirit

Path Appleton, 17, suffered a massive brain bleed due to a birth defect that left her unable to move or speak. Now, she's finding her voice.

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New from me today: New Hazel Park school superintendent was paid $230K to leave Taylor detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
New Hazel Park school superintendent was paid $230K to leave Taylor

New Hazel Park school superintendent was paid $230K to leave Taylor

Griff Mills was approved to become Hazel Park's superintendent with no vetting. Mills was paid to leave Taylor after a poor performance review.

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The Washington Post
@washingtonpostOct 27
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed that modern Arab Muslims don’t produce science and literature as they once did or win prestigious prizes, sparking backlash. Experts in Arab studies blasted the remarks as steeped in ignorance. wapo.st/4ic3wWA
RFK Jr. falsely says Arab Muslims don’t produce prizeworthy science, literature

RFK Jr. falsely says Arab Muslims don’t produce prizeworthy science, literature

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pins blame on Muslim Brotherhood while campaigning for GOP candidates in Michigan in remarks that drew strong backlash.

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I swear I picked this house just for the third floor sunset views.
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Grand Rapids schools is naming six finalists for its superintendent job tonight, per district dispatch. They are using a search firm that if you have a deep Akron Public Schools memory, (hi, it's me) might ring a bell. grps.org/pub/stories/view/bo…
Board of Education Selects Superintendent Semifinalists, Moves Search Forward

Board of Education Selects Superintendent Semifinalists, Moves Search Forward

Website for Grand Rapids Public Schools

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ICYMI: Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews
Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use

Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use

The Northville district is addressing AI as schools nationwide are weighing how to force students to avoid AI doing their work and thinking for them.

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Dearborn's $1.5B bond leads Metro Detroit school asks amid economic concerns detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews
Dearborn's $1.5B bond leads Metro Detroit school asks amid economic concerns

Dearborn's $1.5B bond leads Metro Detroit school asks amid economic concerns

Dearborn is pledging to stop collecting on an operational millage if voters approve the bond ask to overhaul the district's aging infrastructure.

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A read for your Sunday! Thanks to Northville schools for having me. Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use

Michigan schools confront AI as one district embraces but limits its use

The Northville district is addressing AI as schools nationwide are weighing how to force students to avoid AI doing their work and thinking for them.

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Who among us has not hit send a moment too soon.
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BREAKING: MSCS takeover paused again dailymemphian.com/section/me…
MSCS takeover paused again

MSCS takeover paused again

Tennessee’s takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools has been paused again.

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Hunkered.
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Hunker down. #GuardsBall
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Journalists will sometimes be told, confidently and incorrectly, that they’re breaking the law. That happened this week when Rep. Andy Harris threatened to refer Cat Murphy, a student reporter with the University of Maryland’s @CNSmd, for prosecution for recording his press briefing. Maryland’s all-party consent law doesn’t apply to public press events, and Murphy kept doing her job. To help other student journalists prepare for these situations, we explain what state recording laws actually say, explore where the First Amendment comes in, and offer practical tips for handling them. splc.org/2026/10/heres-what-…
Here’s what state laws actually say about recording politicians - Student Press Law Center

Here’s what state laws actually say about recording politicians - Student Press Law Center

An exchange between Rep. Andy Harris and a University of Maryland's Cat Murphy is a reminder that student journalists will sometimes be told — confidently and incorrectly — that they’re doing...

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The New York Times
@nytimesOct 15
Breaking News: Three children and one adult were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, an official said. The shooter is also dead. This is a developing story. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3VQwrqi
Teenager Guns Down 3 Children and a Teacher at an Oregon Elementary School

Teenager Guns Down 3 Children and a Teacher at an Oregon Elementary School

Another child and teacher were critically injured in the shooting, according to the police in Bend, Ore. The suspect, a 16-year-old from Bend, was also dead.

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@SirYacht_Oct 13
Rays fans booing Jose Ramirez is so funny. He has no bad traits "Boo you're a nice, loyal guy and really good at baseball!"
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Let’s goooooooo!!!!!
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Sarah Langs
@SlangsOnSportsOct 11
Cleveland pitchers struck out 21 batters tonight That’s the most in a 9-inning postseason or regular season game in MLB history
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COMEBACK COMPLETE! The Guardians are heading to the ALCS! #CLINCHED (MLB x @BudweiserUSA)
Cleveland Guardians Moving On 2026 Postseason presented by Budweiser Pictured from left to right: Cutouts of Travis Bazzana, José Ramírez and Jo Adell in road gray Guardians uniforms and dark blue batting helmets.

ALT Cleveland Guardians Moving On 2026 Postseason presented by Budweiser Pictured from left to right: Cutouts of Travis Bazzana, José Ramírez and Jo Adell in road gray Guardians uniforms and dark blue batting helmets.

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I love them all so much
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Petey Halpin's teammates when he hit another double after trying to stretch his last AB from a double to a triple and getting thrown out at 3rd base 😂😂 #GuardsBall #StandGuard
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@REFLOG18Oct 11
Final out of the ALDS x Hammy
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ALRIGHT FINE I WILL CLEAR MY SCHEDULE FOR THE ALCS LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Hi @DENAirport can I get a copy of the security footage of me watching the end of the @guardians game and losing my mind, I’m by the golf den, please and thank you
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