WBFF's Project Baltimore wins National Emmy for investigative reporting

Project Baltimore, an investigative reporting unit of WBFF, has been recognized with a prestigious News Emmy Award for its series "Disabled & Denied." This series revealed significant failures in Baltimore City Schools regarding the education of students with disabilities, highlighting how the district denied these students their federal education rights. The reports prompted multiple state-level investigations, which confirmed violations affecting four students and led to mandates for the district to improve educational services or face funding cuts. Since its establishment in 2017, Project Baltimore has garnered numerous accolades for its impactful journalism, including multiple national and regional awards. The recognition from the Academy underscores the team's commitment to uncovering injustices and advocating for vulnerable communities. The lead investigative reporter emphasized the importance of the stories shared by families and students, which shed light on the misuse of funds intended for special education services. This Emmy Award not only honors the team's dedication but also serves as a call to action for public schools to fulfill their obligations to students with disabilities.