Adventures in Ed Funding
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCalifornia once ranked among the top states in per student investment. What happened and what will it take for us to climb our way back? Join us as we trek through the surprisingly fascinating world of schools, money and California's future. ***During the COVID-19 pandemic, we're also featuring timely stories, guidance, personal experiences and strategies for navigating this health, economic and equity crisis.***From local educators, parents and district leaders to education advocates, researchers and State Capitol insiders, we explore the stories of those who have had a hand in shaping education funding and policy, and all those touched by it.
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Revisiting the LCFF -- A new episode from the Budgeting for Educational Equity podcast
November 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBHave you had a chance yet to check out the Budgeting for Educational Equity podcast? We're sharing the latest episode here because it delves into a subject near and dear to anyone interested in California education funding: the Local Control Funding Formula, or LCFF, which was adopted in 2013. The LCFF is regarded by many as the most significant resource equity reform the state has ever enacted. It definitely ushered in a new era of school funding for school districts. But how has the LCFF ...
Introducing a new limited series about California schools: Budgeting for Educational Equity
August 06, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWe're excited to share with you this first episode of a new limited series podcast presented in collaboration by WestEd and CASBO. It's called Budgeting for Educational Equity. About this new series How can dedicated teams of educators, administrators, school business officials and entire school communities allocate resources to better meet the needs of all their students -- especially at this watershed moment when student needs have never been greater due to the pandemic and an influx of a...
Season One Highlights
February 13, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBIt has been exactly a year since we launched the Adventures in Ed Funding series. And what a year it was! In addition to our focus on school finance, we also produced additional episodes with timely information and stories to help schools and communities navigate the Covid-19 pandemic. In total, our first season included 36 shows. Here's a quick look back at just a few of the highlights during a difficult time when we've all learned so much. Note: We’re currently taking a break from product...
School District HR in the Time of COVID-19
December 11, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat has it been like for school district human resources departments during these many months of pandemic? What are key challenges faced and lessons learned from recruiting, hiring and negotiating in a virtual environment? In this episode, special guest Norma Gonzales, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Interim Associate Superintendent of Business Services in Washington Unified School District in West Sacramento, helps us explore HR topics essential to school district operations. Human Res...
Optimism with a Side of Caution: Live (Virtually) from the CASBO CBO Symposium
November 24, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThe latest state budget outlook. Fiscal implications for schools. Safely reopening campuses. Tips for successful negotiations. These topics and more were on the table when school business leaders and state fiscal experts gathered remotely the week before Thanksgiving for CASBO's CBO Symposium. We can't possibly convey all the insights and information packed into those two days. But in this episode we do bring you highlights, key takeaways and a flavor for this year’s event. The Symposium ...
California Schools Put to the Test: COVID-19 Testing and Safely Reopening Campuses
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBDespite the pandemic, California students are beginning to return to campuses for in-person instruction. In this episode, we connect with education leaders in San Diego and Napa counties to explore how schools in their regions are addressing key guidelines for reopening safely, including partnering with their county health departments to test employees for the COVID-19 virus. OUR GUESTS: Dr. Paul Gothold, San Diego County Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Gothold was appointed County Superi...
What’s Ahead for School Funding in California?
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBHow do education stakeholders, political leaders and policy experts view California’s school funding system and what would it take to come together around a comprehensive, coordinated effort to increase funding in California? In this new episode, we explore these and other timely topics with Jason Willis and Carrie Hahnel, two co-authors of “Securing and protecting education funding in California,” a new study from Policy Analysis in California Education (PACE). The report includes a gre...
What’s Ahead for School Funding in California?
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBHow do education stakeholders, political leaders and policy experts view California’s school funding system and what would it take to come together around a comprehensive, coordinated effort to increase funding in California? In this new episode, we explore these and other timely topics with Jason Willis and Carrie Hahnel, two co-authors of “Securing and protecting education funding in California,” a new study from Policy Analysis in California Education (PACE). The report includes a gre...
California’s Economy, the Future of Work and Cradle-to-Career Alignment: A Conversation with Lenny Mendonca
September 25, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBEconomic development and public policy trailblazer Lenny Mendonca -- who most recently served as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor -- takes us inside the administration’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) and shares insights on a range of vital topics, including: the shape of California’s economic recovery the future of work K-12 and higher education alignment school funding the importance of leaders making space to openly discuss mental healt...
Is More Federal Relief Funding For Schools On The Way?
September 09, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBTime is running out for Congress and the President to reach a deal that provides additional coronavirus relief funding for states and schools before the end of the year. In this episode, Kevin Gordon, President of Capitol Advisors Group, offer a timely take on the political dynamics in Washington D.C., and the potential implications for California’s classrooms and state budget. Will additional relief be approved? What key differences between the U.S. Senate, the House and the White House m...
Special: End of the Legislative Session
September 06, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOn the last night of August, the California State Legislature wrapped up its 2019-2020 legislative session in a flurry. Many bills were passed and sent to the Governor, but several difficult issues were left unresolved. In this episode, CASBO’s dynamic team of advocates Sara Bachez and Elizabeth Esquivel share highlights. What were some of the legislature’s final actions (or inactions)? What are potential education budget and fiscal implications? And what is a frenzied last night of session ...
A Local School Governing Board Perspective On The Pandemic
September 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBVeteran local school board member Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez helps us explore the education landscape during and after COVID-19 from a local governance perspective. What has worked well? What big challenges remain? How are local school boards navigating safety and instructional guidelines and finding new ways to engage their communities in a physical-distance environment? Plus, given the natural push and pull that exists between local and state decision-making authority, we pose the question: Has...
Striking the local-state balance in education decision-making – especially during a crisis
September 01, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBVeteran local school board member Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez helps us explore the education landscape during and after COVID-19 from a local governance perspective. What has worked well? What remain big challenges? How are local school boards navigating safety and instructional guidelines and finding new ways to engage their communities in a physical-distance environment? Plus, given the natural push and pull that exists between local and state decision-making authority, we pose the question: Has...
The Perils of Potential COVID-19 Litigation for California Schools
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAs California school districts work to safely reopen schools during COVID-19, the alarming specter of costly litigation looms, even as districts follow all state and local health and safety guidelines. In this episode, Santa Clara USD Chief Business Official Eric Dill helps us wade through the murky liability waters brought on by the pandemic. We explore some basics about school district insurance and risk management, and the implications for students, educators and taxpayers of potential ...
California Schools and the Perils of COVID-19 Litigation
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAs California school districts work to safely reopen schools during COVID-19, the alarming specter of costly litigation looms, even when districts follow all health and safety guidance and requirements. It's cause for great concern. In this episode, guest Eric Dill, chief business official for Santa Clara USD, helps us wade through the murky liability waters brought on by the pandemic. We explore some basics about school district insurance and risk, and potential implications for students, ...
The Perils of Costly COVID-19 Litigation for California Schools
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAs California school districts work to safely reopen schools during COVID-19, the alarming specter of costly litigation looms, even as districts follow all state and local health and safety guidelines. In this episode, Santa Clara USD Chief Business Official Eric Dill helps us wade through the murky liability waters brought on by the pandemic. We explore some basics about school district insurance and risk management, and the implications for students, educators and taxpayers of potential ...
Protecting Schools and the Public from the Perils of COVID-19 Litigation
August 16, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSchool districts are working diligently to safely reopen schools during COVID-19 and protect students, educators, staff and local communities. But even if local education agencies follow all health and safety guidance, an alarming specter of costly litigation looms. It's cause for great concern -- and legislators have only a small window left this legislative session to address it by acting on Assembly Bill 1384 (O'Donnell). In this episode, guest Eric Dill, chief school business official f...
Back to School and Safety Planning: A View From the CBO's Chair
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat are some of the vital operational elements that school business leaders must keep moving forward and aligned as their districts implement school safety and back to school plans? In this episode, Lafayette School District Chief Business Official and CASBO Vice President Diane Deshler helps us explore the ongoing work of a school business office during these days of pandemic and economic crisis. How has her school district approached planning and navigated changing circumstances? What t...
Checking In with Dr. Linda Darling Hammond: Safely Reopening Schools During COVID-19, Learning Continuity, Federal Recovery Funding, and More
August 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBShe serves as President of the California State Board of Education, President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute, and is one of the nation’s leading education researchers...In this episode Dr. Linda Darling Hammond shares what’s on her mind as plans for the new school year continue to take shape. How is distance learning going? What have other countries done to re-open their campuses safely and what else should our federal government do to support efforts here? Plus, we explore the rol...
Checking In with Dr. Linda Darling Hammond: Timely Info & Insights On Safely Reopening Schools, Learning Continuity, Critically Needed Federal Investments & More
August 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBShe serves as President of the California State Board of Education, President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute, and is one of the nation’s leading education researchers...In this episode Dr. Linda Darling Hammond shares what’s on her mind as plans for the new school year continue to take shape. How is distance learning going? What have other countries done to re-open their campuses safely and what else should our federal government do to support efforts here? Plus, we explore the rol...
Checking In with Dr. Linda Darling Hammond on Safely Reopening Schools During COVID-19, Learning Continuity, Federal Recovery Funding, and More
August 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBShe serves as President of the California State Board of Education, President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute, and is one of the nation’s leading education researchers...In this episode Dr. Linda Darling Hammond shares what’s on her mind as plans for the new school year continue to take shape. How is distance learning going? What have other countries done to re-open their campuses safely and what else should our federal government do to support efforts here? Plus, we explore the rol...
A Back To School Like None Before: Perspectives and Learnings From A Student, Teacher and Principal
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWith so much information, guidance and politics swirling about how the new school year will begin due to COVID-19, it can feel stressful, overwhelming or in the words of one district superintendent, as if we are often “scrambling remotely.” In this episode, we invite you to – breathe in deeply and exhale slowly – as we "recenter" ourselves and connect with three truly inspiring individuals: a student, teacher and principal. Each shares unique and powerful experiences about what they are lear...
A Back To School Like None Ever Before
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWith so much information, guidance and politics swirling about how the new school year will begin due to COVID-19, it can feel stressful, overwhelming or in the words of one district superintendent, as if we are often “scrambling remotely.” In this episode, we invite you to – breathe in deeply and exhale slowly – as we "recenter" ourselves and connect with three truly inspiring individuals: a student, teacher and principal. Each shares unique and powerful experiences about what they are lear...
A Back To School Like None Ever Before: Perspectives and Learnings From A Student, Teacher and Principal
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWith so much information, guidance and politics swirling about how the new school year will begin due to COVID-19, it can feel stressful, overwhelming or in the words of one district superintendent, as if we are often “scrambling remotely.” In this episode, we invite you to – breathe in deeply and exhale slowly – as we "recenter" ourselves and connect with three truly inspiring individuals: a student, teacher and principal. Each shares unique and powerful experiences about what they are lear...
New Long-Term Revenues for California Schools & Local Communities? Journey Into the Heart of Proposition 15 on the November Ballot
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBProposition 15 on the November 3, 2020 statewide ballot would generate billions in new funding for schools and other local services by changing the way commercial and industrial property taxes are assessed. How would Proposition 15 work? And how is the campaign shaping up? In this episode, guests David Goldberg, Vice-President of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA); Saa’un Bell, Strategy Director for Californians for Justice; and Tim Gage, longtime fiscal policy expert ...
New Long-Term Revenues for California Schools & Local Communities? Journey Into the Heart of Proposition 15 on the November 2020 Ballot
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBProposition 15 on the November 3, 2020 statewide ballot would generate billions in new funding for schools and other local services by changing the way commercial and industrial property taxes are assessed. How would Proposition 15 work? And how is the campaign shaping up? In this episode, guests David Goldberg, Vice-President of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA); Saa’un Bell, Strategy Director for Californians for Justice; and Tim Gage, longtime fiscal policy expert ...
Proposition 15 – The Schools and Communities First Initiative
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBProposition 15 on the November 3 statewide ballot would generate billions in new funding for schools and other local services by changing the way commercial and industrial property taxes are assessed. How would Proposition 15 work? And how is the campaign shaping up? In this episode, guests David Goldberg, Vice-President of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA); Saa’un Bell, Strategy Director for Californians for Justice; and Tim Gage, longtime fiscal policy expert and fo...
New Revenues for California Schools & Local Communities? Journey Into the Heart of Proposition 15
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBProposition 15 on the November 3, 2020 statewide ballot would generate billions in new funding for schools and other local services by changing the way commercial and industrial property taxes are assessed. How would Proposition 15 work? And how is the campaign shaping up? In this episode, guests David Goldberg, Vice-President of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA); Saa’un Bell, Strategy Director for Californians for Justice; and Tim Gage, longtime fiscal policy expert ...
New Revenues for California Schools & Local Communities? Journey Into the Heart of Proposition 15
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBProposition 15 on the November 3, 2020 statewide ballot would generate billions in new funding for schools and other local services by changing the way commercial and industrial property taxes are assessed. How would Proposition 15 work? And how is the campaign shaping up? In this episode, guests David Goldberg, Vice-President of the 310,000-member California Teachers Association (CTA); Saa’un Bell, Strategy Director for Californians for Justice; and Tim Gage, longtime fiscal policy expert ...
Everything You Need to Know About California Budget Deferrals (And Don’t Want To Postpone Asking)
June 25, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThe new state budget agreement will include up to $11.1 billion in K-12 payment "deferrals." But what exactly are deferrals? How do they help the state balance its budget? And what are the implications for local school districts? In this special “explainer” episode, guest Matt Phillips, director of management consulting services at School Services of California, is back to describe everything you need to know about this highly significant but seldom understood fiscal mechanism. Matt provi...
Bonus: Everything You Need to Know About Budget Deferrals (And Don’t Want To Postpone Asking)
June 19, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this bonus “Explainer” episode, guest Matt Phillips, director of management consulting services at School Services of California, is back to describe everything you need to know about the highly significant but seldom understood fiscal mechanism that will surely be part of the final state budget agreement: Deferrals. What exactly does it mean when the State defers potentially billions of dollars in funding to schools, and what are the implications for local school districts? Matt provid...
What If We…Don’t Return to Business As Usual In California Schools?
June 19, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWhen schools start up again, we do not have to go back to business as usual in our educational system. Instead, the disruption caused by COVID-19 provides an opportunity for us all to see, engage and act differently to produce success for all students in the system, not just some. That's the call to action brought forward in this episode by our special guest Hugh Vasquez, senior associate with the National Equity Project. He says, "The crucial question confronting us at the moment, is not ca...
Back On The Roads: School District Transportation Leaders Prepare To Re-Start School Bus Service in the COVID-19 Era
June 11, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat will school bus service look like when schools re-open? What will it take to get those yellow buses we all miss back on the roads? In this episode, two California school transportation experts lead us on an adventure into “Bus World.” We explore how school districts are planning to meet the many challenges posed by COVID-19 so that California students can be safely transported to and from their school campuses. Guests Matt Sanchez, Director of Transportation for Elk Grove USD and Ke...
Back On The Roads: School District Transportation Leaders Prepare To Re-Start School Bus Service in the COVID-19 Era
June 11, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat will school bus service look like when schools re-open? What will it take to get those yellow buses we all miss back on the roads? In this episode, two California school transportation experts lead us on an adventure into “Bus World.” We explore how school districts are planning to meet the many challenges posed by COVID-19 so that California students can be safely transported to and from their school campuses. Guests Matt Sanchez, Director of Transportation for Elk Grove USD and Ke...
Crossing the Crises Intersection So Schools Can Carry On
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCalifornia educators, school leaders and communities have never faced a moment with so many intersecting crises: pandemic, economic, educational, civic. While schools just wrapped up the 2019-20 year, the push is on to determine how to ready schools for the coming year. It's no easy task. Guest Daryl Camp, Superintendent of San Lorenzo USD in Alameda County and President of the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA), helps us continue to expl...
Crossing the Crises Intersection So Schools Can Carry On
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCalifornia educators, school leaders and communities have never faced a moment with so many intersecting crises: pandemic, economic, educational, civic. While schools just wrapped up the 2019-20 year, the push is on to determine how to ready schools for the coming year. It's no easy task. Guest Daryl Camp, Superintendent of San Lorenzo USD in Alameda County and President of the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA), helps us continue to expl...
Making it Across the Crises Intersection So Schools Can Carry On
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCalifornia educators, school leaders and communities have never faced a moment with so many intersecting crises: pandemic, economic, educational, civic. While schools just wrapped up the 2019-20 year, the push is on to determine how to ready schools for the coming year. It's no easy task. Guest Daryl Camp, Superintendent of San Lorenzo USD in Alameda County and President of the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA), helps us continue to expl...
Special State Budget Update: What You Should Know Since the May Revise (And What You Can Do)
May 22, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBCatch up quickly on the latest California state budget news with CASBO’s governmental relations team, Sara Bachez and Elizabeth Esquival. They highlight recent legislative reactions and deliberations since the May Revise was released on May 14, as California grapples with closing a massive state budget deficit. Sara and Elizabeth review key elements of the Governor's proposal, which called for, among other things, a 10 percent cut to the Local Control Funding Formula. They describe some...
A Conversation with CASBO President Jamie Dial: Why School Business Leaders Are More Vital Than Ever
May 22, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBStudents, families, communities -- our entire society -- we're facing tough times. During such times, California's public schools are more vital than ever -- and schools depend on talented, knowledgeable school business officials to keep all aspects of our education system functioning smoothly and safely. In this episode, Jamie Dial, CASBO President and the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services for Kings County Office of Education, joins us for a timely conversation about school bus...
Extreme Budget Turbulence Ahead: California Schools Brace For A New Jolt
May 14, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBCalifornia’s already inadequately funded schools now face the prospect of unprecedented budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, special guests Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, CASBO President Jamie Dial, and school finance guru Rick Simpson help us consider the difficult budget circumstances we find ourselves in -- and how to prepare for the jarring journey ahead. While there’s no sugarcoating that the financial news is bleak, we also look for rays of optimism and try to re...
A Clean Re-Start for California Schools: Maintenance & Operations Professionals Weigh In
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat will it take so schools across California can re-open in ways that are safe for students and staff? In this special episode, we explore key considerations and questions related to school facilities, operations and custodial services posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Special guests Tony Almeida -- Custodial Manager for Elk Grove USD in Sacramento County -- and Paulo Azevedo -- Director of Maintenance. Operations, Transportation and Facilities for San Ysidro SD in San Diego County -- of...
A Clean Re-Start for California Schools: Maintenance & Operations Professionals Weigh In
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWhat will it take so schools across California can re-open in ways that are safe for students and staff? In this special episode, we explore key considerations and questions related to school facilities, operations and custodial services posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Special guests Tony Almeida -- Custodial Manager for Elk Grove USD in Sacramento County -- and Paulo Azevedo -- Director of Maintenance. Operations, Transportation and Facilities for San Ysidro SD in San Diego County -- of...
Why Investing in Public Education is Crucial to California's COVID-19 Recovery
April 30, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBGuest Heather Hough, executive director of Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), joins us to highlight research and perspectives related to the fundamental importance of public education, school funding levels and policies, and proactive approaches that should be on the table as California plans its recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Heather emphasizes that significant investment in California education must be a priority. "Schools are essential to the economy thriving." We're...
Why Investing in Public Education is Crucial to California's COVID-19 Recovery
April 30, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBGuest Heather Hough, executive director of Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), joins us to highlight research and perspectives related to the fundamental importance of public education, school funding levels and policies, and proactive approaches that should be on the table as California plans its recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Heather emphasizes that significant investment in California education must be a priority. "Schools are essential to the economy thriving." We're...
Why Funding California Schools Is Crucial to the State's COVID-19 Recovery
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBGuest Heather Hough, executive director of Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE), joins us to highlight research and perspectives related to the fundamental importance of public education, school funding levels and policies, and proactive approaches that should be on the table as California plans its recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Heather emphasizes that significant investment in California education must be a priority. "Schools are essential to the economy thriving." We're...
How much does it cost to educate California's students?
April 29, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat if you considered all the ingredients that go into making a great educational experience for students? If you added these up, how much do you think California would need to invest per student to make sure we could provide a quality education to all? That's exactly the study that our guest, Jesse Levin, principal researcher at American Institutes for Research spearheaded. It's a landmark California education funding adequacy study released in 2018 that was part of the statewide Getting...
How much does it cost to educate California's students? The story of a landmark California education funding study
April 29, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat if you considered all the ingredients that go into making a great educational experience for students? If you added these up, how much do you think California would need to invest per student to make sure we could provide a quality education to all? That's exactly the study that our guest, Jesse Levin, principal researcher at American Institutes for Research spearheaded. It's a landmark California education funding adequacy study released in 2018 that was part of the statewide Getting...
How much does it cost to educate students? The story of a landmark California school funding study
April 25, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat if you considered all the ingredients that go into making a great educational experience for students? If you added these up, how much do you think California would need to invest per student to make sure we could provide a quality education to all? That's exactly the study that our guest, Jesse Levin, principal researcher at American Institutes for Research spearheaded. It's a landmark California education funding adequacy study released in 2018 that was part of the statewide Getting...
Pop-up Power: Schools & Communities Move Quickly to Provide Child Care to Children of Essential Workers
April 19, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSpecial guest Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, describes how schools, community organizations and local government agencies are stepping up together in a powerful way to meet the needs of children and families. Marin County was one of the first regions to establish an emergency pop-up childcare program to support essential workers at a time when school campuses and regular childcare facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marin sprang into action even ...
Schools & Communities Move Quickly to Provide Emergency Child Care to Children of Essential Workers
April 17, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBSpecial guest Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, describes how schools, community organizations and local government agencies are stepping up together in a powerful way to meet the needs of children and families. Marin County was one of the first regions to establish an emergency pop-up childcare program to support essential workers at a time when school campuses and regular childcare facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marin sprang into action even ...