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Good Schools For All

A podcast about education. Every episode, Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis and Will Huntsberry bring you a new story about schools and the system that makes them work (or not). This season, we’ll have... Read more

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Breaking Down Betsy DeVos

Breaking Down Betsy DeVos

Hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn discuss Betsy DeVos and what her nomination as Secretary of Education could mean for in... Read more

1 Feb 2017

59mins

Ranked #2

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Common Core Myths

Common Core Myths

You might not have any idea what the California State Board of Education does. I didn't. That is, until we talked to Tri... Read more

31 Mar 2016

54mins

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Neighborhood Schools, Do You Stay or Do You Go?

Neighborhood Schools, Do You Stay or Do You Go?

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7 Apr 2016

57mins

Ranked #4

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Assessing Teachers

Assessing Teachers

Teacher evaluations are crucial, but also controversial. The Poway Unified School District, though, has a new approach t... Read more

23 Jun 2016

54mins

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When to Consider Special Ed

When to Consider Special Ed

When it comes to giving students with disabilities the best education possible, early intervention and early detection a... Read more

22 Sep 2016

44mins

Ranked #6

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When Kindergarten Slaps You in the Face

When Kindergarten Slaps You in the Face

The move from play-based preschools to increasinglyrigorous kindergarten classrooms is rough, for both kids andparents. ... Read more

28 Apr 2016

35mins

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How Cajon Valley Is Killing it

How Cajon Valley Is Killing it

The Cajon Valley Union School District has nailed personalized learning. The approach gives more control to students and... Read more

16 Mar 2017

39mins

Ranked #8

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Marrying College Prep and Career Prep

Marrying College Prep and Career Prep

Thanks to a funding surge, more California schools are launching career academies, or programs that combine academic and... Read more

28 Jul 2016

42mins

Ranked #9

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Credit-Recovery Charters In, DeVos Out

Credit-Recovery Charters In, DeVos Out

The controversies surrounding Betsy DeVos' strong support for school choice hit home just as she took office as secretar... Read more

23 Feb 2017

41mins

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Putting Teens to Work

Putting Teens to Work

Fewer young Americans are working summer jobs than in decades past, and fewer of those jobs are going to the teens who n... Read more

14 Jul 2016

47mins

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S2 Ep 3 - How Predatory Teachers Stay in the Classroom

S2 Ep 3 - How Predatory Teachers Stay in the Classroom

Voice of San Diego has been investigating sexual misconduct in schools for two years now. It all started with one teache... Read more

24 Oct 2019

26mins

Ranked #12

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The Future of Teachers Unions

The Future of Teachers Unions

It's a particularly important time for unions. Locally the San Diego Education Association, the teachers union at the Sa... Read more

19 Jan 2018

1hr 7mins

Ranked #13

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A Guide to San Diego Schools

A Guide to San Diego Schools

Parents who want to choose the best schools for their kids often get overwhelmed wading through test scores and other me... Read more

19 Oct 2017

23mins

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A Parent’s Guide to Public Schools

A Parent’s Guide to Public Schools

Finding the right school for your kids just got a little easier. Voice of San Diego has launched an inaugural issue of A... Read more

23 Feb 2018

34mins

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The Raging Demand for More Computer Science Education

The Raging Demand for More Computer Science Education

Tech jobs abound. Our education system isn't churning out enough students with computer science training to meet the vor... Read more

21 Mar 2018

30mins

Ranked #16

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Good Schools for All: Reaching Out to Disconnected Kids

Good Schools for All: Reaching Out to Disconnected Kids

Adulting can be hard. Many kids have difficulties navigating the transition from high school to the "real world." Lots g... Read more

6 Apr 2018

35mins

Ranked #17

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Districts Struggle to Stay Afloat Despite Increased State Funding

Districts Struggle to Stay Afloat Despite Increased State Funding

At first glance, California schools seem to be doing well. The state plans to steadily increase education funding throug... Read more

19 Jul 2018

46mins

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S2 Ep 1 - The Problems Plaguing Porter

S2 Ep 1 - The Problems Plaguing Porter

This year, Will Huntsberry revealed some serious problems plaguing an elementary school in San Diego's South Bay. We tak... Read more

25 Sep 2019

29mins

Ranked #19

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The After-School Care Gap

The After-School Care Gap

After-school programs are crucial for many families. From the time school gets out around 2 or 3 p.m. to the time most p... Read more

21 Jun 2018

23mins

Ranked #20

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A Back-to-School Crash Course

A Back-to-School Crash Course

Schools are back in session.  Good Schools for All hosts Scott Lewis and Laura Kohn introduce Voice of San Diego’s new e... Read more

13 Sep 2018

35mins

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