Laura Meckler
Washington, D.C.
National education writer
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, A.B. in political science and international development
Laura Meckler is national education writer at the Washington Post, where she covers news, politics and people shaping American schools. She came to the Post from The Wall Street Journal, where she covered the White House, three presidential races, changing American demographics, immigration and health care. Before that, she worked for The Associated Press Washington bureau, writing about health and social policy and politics. Before coming to Washington, Laura covered state government in Columbus, Ohio. She got her start covering everything from schools and cops to the annual Pro Football Hall
