Education Beat
California schools spend millions on police officers, with little public discussion
May 1, 2025
In many districts, contracts for school resource officers are passed with no public discussion.
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What California can learn from Texas about bilingual education
April 24, 2025
We visit an elementary school and a middle school in Austin, Texas, where students learn in Spanish and English and take the AP Spanish exam in 8th grade.
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Are California schools becoming more vulnerable to measles?
April 17, 2025
Measles vaccination rates are going down in California schools and in some cases are lower than 95%, considered “herd immunity.”
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How one man helps districts navigate the emotional process of closing schools
April 10, 2025
Manny Barbara is likely one of the most experienced people in the state when it comes to closing a school.
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A Compton drama class gives all students a chance to shine
April 3, 2025
Drama teacher Catherine Borek says theater can be therapy to help kids conquer anxiety.
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A principal has hope five years after Covid began
March 27, 2025
One school principal in San Jose sees promise in his school, which his team reimagined during the pandemic.
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Programs cut, futures uncertain: Sonoma State students face challenges ahead
March 20, 2025
Sonoma State University announced a proposal this spring to cut $24 million dollars by eliminating six academic departments.
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Undocumented student civic engagement in the Trump era (Live at SXSW EDU)
March 13, 2025
Undocumented young people risked everything decades ago to “come out of the shadows.” As the Trump administration threatens mass deportations, what can we learn from this history?
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Is LAUSD misusing its money for arts education?
February 27, 2025
Parents joined a lawsuit against LAUSD and superintendent Alberto Carvalho, claiming that the district was misusing its Proposition 28 funds.
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Former foster youth often struggle to get through college. Here’s how some programs help
February 13, 2025
In this episode, we bring you the story of one former foster youth who dropped out of college, then returned years later with renewed resolve.
