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November 20, 2009 Complete Archives
Complete Archives
The Story of the GI Bill PART TWO
(2008-06-20)
The GI Bill that came out of the Second World War is one of the most profound pieces of legislation in American history. In this documentary, you'll hear from soldiers whose lives were changed by the newfound benefits they received. Featuring Philanthropist Bill Gates, Sr., Beat Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Oakland Mayor Ronald Dellums.
The Story of the GI Bill PART ONE
(2008-06-20)
The GI Bill that came out of the Second World War is one of the most profound pieces of legislation in American history. In this documentary, you'll hear from soldiers whose lives were changed by the newfound benefits they received. Featuring Philanthropist Bill Gates, Sr., Beat Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Oakland Mayor Ronald Dellums.
Stories During Wartime: An Intergenerational Conversation PART TWO
(2008-06-20)
Part two of a documentary featuring interviews by San Francisco student journalists with veterans, war survivors, conscientious objectors, and members of their own families about their first-hand experiences of war.
The Graduation Day Edition (Part 2)
(2008-06-07)
Graduation season is upon us. We're taking a moment to examine how grads make it to the finish line. In a collaboration with Mills College, student reporters look into public education reform and how young people try to navigate home, school and factors out of their control. In part two we look at the lonely challenges facing many foster children, the educational rebirth of a pregnant teen, a sister's advocacy for her brother in special ed, and a school's efforts to clean itself up.
The Graduation Day Edition PART ONE
(2008-06-04)
Graduation season is upon us. We're taking a moment to examine how grads make it to the finish line. In a collaboration with Mills College, student reporters look into public education reform and how young people try to navigate home, school and factors out of their control. In part one we look at getting to school by public transportation, being in school as an undocumented immigrant, learning in a public military academy and living in a community with differently performing schools.
The Reinventing School Edition
(2008-06-04)
The story of how a coalition of motivated parents and educators helped transform a low-performing Oakland middle school into a top draw for families in the city. Also, a frank and insightful conversation with the school's straightforward principal.
Bridging the Gap: The Path to Reform in California's Public Schools - Part Three
(2008-05-14)
A documentary series exploring education, reform and the achievement gap in California's public schools. In part three we consider reform from the perspective of youth, then travel to inner-city San Francisco where efforts are being made to identify and teach gifted students. We also visit a high school in Sacramento, where the school-within-a-school model is being used to give students extra attention.
Bridging the Gap: The Path to Reform in California's Public Schools - Part Two
(2008-05-05)
A documentary series exploring education, reform and the achievement gap in California's public schools. In part two we review three types of education reform before traveling to Oakland, where a family, a school and the state have differing perspectives on the education of a new immigrant. And we travel to San Jose, where empowered parents and a resilient district fight over the small schools movement.
Bridging the Gap: The Path to Reform in California's Public Schools - Part One
(2008-04-27)
A documentary series exploring education, reform and the achievement gap in California's public schools. In part one we consider how budget insecurity affects teachers and students... how students traumatized by violence are being treated through intensive counseling in schools... and how charter programs are transforming conventional education.
The Controversial Light Brown Apple Moth Spray
San Francisco, CA
(2008-04-23)
Debate rages on over California's plans to spray Bay Area cities with a chemical this summer, to control the crop-damaging Light Brown Apple Moth. One of the biggest points of disagreement is whether or not the delayed-release pheromones pose a health risk to humans. Many parents and environmentalists are worried... but the state agencies in charge of the spraying insist it will be safe. Who's right?
The Black Exodus of 1858
San Francisco, CA
(2008-04-23)
The percentage of African-Americans living in San Francisco has been in decline for more than a decade, so that's hardly news. A fact you may not know, however, is that 150 years ago, the city's Black population dropped by more than 25 percent in just one week. Events are being held this week to commemorate that period, including one at San Francisco's Hyde Street pier...
A Conversation with San Francisco Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Tony Smith
(2008-04-02)
Tony Smith is deputy superintendent of instruction, innovation and social justice. He speaks about how he, and district superintendent Carlos Garcia, plan to effect equitable change to San Francisco schools.
The Newcomer's Education
Oakland, CA
(2008-02-19)
When it comes to educating recent immigrants, the needs of a family, a school, and the state can be at odds with one another. (Please note that the family in this piece is undocumented. The family members' names have been changed to protect their identities.)
The Newcomer's Education Edition
(2008-02-19)
The children of recent immigrants often enter a school system that is in conflict with itself. We consider three sides of the same story - the education of a 10-year-old newcomer - from the perspectives of her family, her school, and her government. Also, we consider your perspectives on the Federal No Child Left Behind Act and alternatives to accountability testing.
Yes! Reading
San Francisco Bay Area
(2008-02-15)
A Bay Area non-profit called "Yes! Reading" provides mentors to help elementary school kids develop literacy.
The Inside Lennar Corporation Edition (Part One of Two)
(2008-01-08)
One corporation has taken over the redevelopment of military bases throughout the Bay Area, from Mare Island in Vallejo to Treasure Island to Bayview/Hunters Point in San Francisco. It's Lennar Corporation. Prominent politicians are now backing another endeavor for Lennar. But with so much support, who's monitoring the corporation? Also, we speak with Fred Blackwell, Director of the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, about how the city hopes to help its underserved residents.
The Measure of Oakland Edition
(2007-12-13)
Tired of violence in their city, Oaklanders passed anti-violence Measure Y in 2004. The measure provides $20 million in tax money for safety programs, including bulking up the police department and funding youth outreach initiatives. So how's that working for Oakland? We take an in-depth look.
The Juvenile Justice Edition
(2007-11-14)
The California legislature recently reformed its juvenile justice system. We look at how decentralizing youth corrections will help replace tough conditions with tough love. Also, we talk with the founder of a youth outreach center in San Francisco about how he helps young people positively direct their lives.
The House Hunters Edition
(2007-10-26)
We're looking for affordable housing in San Francisco. Many lower-income and middle-income folks are vying for the same resources... and guess who's getting squeezed? We investigate how the high cost of living in the Bay Area has led to an affordable housing dilemma, and we consider possible solutions.
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