Education

Teachers Association Backs Brown's School Funding Plan

Katie Orr — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:34:05 +0000

The California Teachers Association says it backs Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to change how the state distributes money to school districts. Katie Orr reports from Sacramento, that puts them at odds with legislative Democrats.

Brown’s plan includes giving more money to districts with a majority of low income and non-English speaking students. These “concentrations grants” are controversial among some legislators because they’d come at the expense of other districts.

Welty Offers Advice For The Next Fresno State President: 'Have A Thick Skin'

Joe Moore — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:15 +0000

Fresno State President John Welty will retire this summer, bringing an end to a 22-year tenure as head of the university. He recently sat down with Valley Public Radio's Joe Moore to reflect back on his career.

Interview highlights:

Welty on advice to his successor:

Good luck, have a thick skin, and take time to laugh at yourself from time to time.

New Approach To Classroom Discipline Pays Off at Fresno's Yosemite Middle School

Juanita Stevenson — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:36:27 +0000

Teacher Jenna Perry’s 7th grade English class at Fresno Unified’s Yosemite Middle School sounds like most others. Kids work to finish up their assignments, as the period is about to end. But there is something that makes her classroom different.

“Ok, before we leave today, let’s go over our class goal today. Somebody tell me, should we earn a point for staying on task? Why or why not? Regina?” says Perry.

Brown's 'Principle of Subsidiarity' Draws Support - with an Asterisk

Ben Adler — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:14:20 +0000

There’s a paradox in many of the reactions to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to give California schools more flexibility on how they spend their state tax dollars. There’s general support around the Capitol for breaking down the funding walls surrounding several dozen programs. But as Ben Adler reports from Sacramento, everyone seems to have a favorite program they want to protect.

Lawmakers Look To Restore Cal Grant Funding

Katie Orr — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:32:45 +0000

Restoring money to California’s college financial aid program is proving to be popular with both Democrats and Republicans in the State Assembly. But even if they agree on the issue, Governor Jerry Brown may not. Katie Orr reports from the State Capitol.

Fresno Charter School Students Go 'Farm Grown' with Fresno Grizzlies Garden Project

Ezra Romero — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:41:33 +0000

In an effort to increase education about agriculture and sustainability, the Fresno Grizzlies have partnered with a local charter high school to build a garden at Chuckchansi Park. FM89’s Ezra Romero visited the stadium; spoke with the teenagers planting the garden and has this report.

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California Teacher Pink Slips Far Fewer than Last Year

Ben Adler — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:13:57 +0000

Friday is the deadline for California school districts to issue teachers layoff notices for the academic year that starts in the fall. As Ben Adler reports from Sacramento, there’s a huge drop-off in the number of pink slips this year.

Bill Would Create Online Courses at UC, CSU, Community Colleges

Ben Adler — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:31:00 +0000

The leader of the California Senate is proposing legislation that would provide online courses for credit at the state’s colleges and universities. As Ben Adler reports from Sacramento, the measure is both a work in progress – and a balancing act.

With California’s higher education system at capacity, the most popular courses fill up fast – especially courses students need to graduate. Richard Copenhagen is a College of Alameda student and president of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges.

New CSU Chancellor Timothy White Pledges No Tuition Hikes

Ben Adler — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:38:05 +0000

The new chancellor of the California State University system is promising tuition won’t go up this academic year or next. But Chancellor Timothy White says Californians must understand that a CSU education costs money – and that it’s a worthy investment, both for students and the state.

Visalia's COS Could Lose Accreditation, Closure Possible

Joe Moore — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:54:40 +0000

Visalia’s College of the Sequoias is facing the potential loss of its accreditation. The news comes after a commission from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges found that COS was in “substantial non-compliance” with the organization’s standards.