Category: Featured
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California Parents In the Dark About New School-Funding System
By Kyla Calvert More than half of California’s public school parents — 57 percent — said they know nothing at all about the state’s new school-funding system, according to a survey released Thursday by California nonprofit EdSource. That new system gives school districts more spending flexibility. But it also requires them to get input from…
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On School Curriculum: ‘You’re Asking Students to Hate Who They Are’
By Mario Koran Alberto Ochoa remembers how, as a freshman at a Los Angeles public high school, the vice principal told his class that half of the students wouldn’t graduate. Turns out, Ochoa said, “that’s exactly what happened.” Many of his classmates dropped out, some “survived public education” and made it out with a diploma,…
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The Fruits of Providing Cash Incentives for Healthy Eating in San Diego
At the farmers market in City Heights, customers are able to use food stamps to purchase their fruits and vegetables. It’s a helping hand for the customers and a boon for the farmers. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Randy Dotinga Local advocates for the needy have warned for years about “food deserts” in poor…
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Second Opinion: Will Obamacare Help If My Work Benefits Cost Too Much?
Doug Blackwood and his wife have a great deal on a rental in Ocean Beach. But their rent is going up in January. The couple hopes to qualify for an Obamacare subsidy that might keep their budget in check. | Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks Second Opinion is…
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Monroe Clark Students Learn Photography Techniques
By Julia Richardson Monroe Clark Middle School students have been exploring photo techniques such as repetition, rule of thirds, silhouettes and documentary photography through The AjA Project’s PhotoCity class. Students voted on their favorite photos to share with their peers and the local community. “Warrior Pose” by Angelita, age 11. “This picture shows my classmate,…