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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Establishing Wellness Programs in Lamont and Covina
April 11, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBLamont Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Lori Gonzalez joins Covina-Valley Unified School District Health Services Coordinator Nicole Salas and Mental Health Services Coordinator Ana Vasquez to discuss establishing easily-accessible and equitable wellness centers in their districts, and the differences and challenges of providing health care in rural and urban school district areas.
The Future is Now: Academic and Community Leadership at Lynwood Unified
April 03, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMarco Antonio Firebaugh High School senior Brigitte Lopez and junior Codi Thompson discuss academic and community leadership, the joys of helping others in need and share their thoughts on Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
Up, Up and Away: A Look at Aviation Pathways in Fontana, Hacienda La Puente
March 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBHacienda La Puente Unified Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Jiménez joins Fontana Unified Executive Director of College, Career and Economic Development Hillary Wolfe, A.B. Miller High School aviation teacher Jeff McGlocklin and A.B. Miller High School senior Johnny Hortua as they discuss what it takes to establish an aviation education pathway in a Southern California school district.
Leadership 101: Innovative Scholars in Covina-Valley Unified School District
March 14, 2024 22:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSouth Hills High School senior Ahriana Chavez, Covina High School junior Gianna Herrera and Northview High School freshman Jin-Jin Sanglimsuwan discuss being chosen to join the League of Innovative Students, how they are helping shape future education policies, and why they feel compelled to give back to their communities.
Building a Bright Future: Construction CTE Pathway in Fontana Unified
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBFontana High School Career Connections CTE instructor Lamar Hanger and Fontana High junior Cyrus Sapien discuss the Career Connections construction pathway, preparing for the annual CIEF Foundation Design Build competition, learning life skills and the camaraderie of being a family of aspiring carpenters.
2/8/24 Write On Time: Student Literature in El Monte Union and Whittier Union
February 14, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSouth El Monte High School senior Aaron Morales (“Legacy: After Effects”) joins Whittier High School junior Julia Rae Rodriguez (“Dried Lavender & Sage: Poems As I Grow”) to discuss their latest published works, what inspires them to write, balancing their studies with literary pursuits, extracurricular activities and what writer – living or dead – they would love to have a conversation with.
2/1/24 The Diplomatic Process: Model United Nations in Whittier Union
February 07, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBCalifornia High School Model United Nations advisors Sean Reagan and James Palmer join senior Madeleine Reagan and junior Katy Tinoco to discuss the school’s Model United Nations program, the importance of learning diplomacy, the benefit of traveling to high schools and colleges to attend conferences, and the school’s CondorMUN5 conference for high school and middle school students, held in Dec. 2023.
1/25/24 All the World is a Stage: Award-Winning Theater and Shakespeare in Fontana
January 30, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHenry J. Kaiser High School Director of Theater Wendi Johnson is joined by Kaiser seniors and Kaiser Artistic and Theatrical Society (KATS) members Leah Young and Dani Garcia as they discuss the Fontana Unified school’s first-ever first place award for their performance of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” at the California Educational Theatre Association high school theatre festival in January.
1/11/24 On the Pathway to Success: Career Technical Education in El Monte Union
January 18, 2024 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBEl Monte Union High School District Director of Curriculum, Instruction and CTE Kirk McGinnis discusses current and future CTE pathways available at the District, acquiring Strong Workforce Grants to help develop digital media classes, the role of are business partnerships and working with surrounding school districts to boost math scores.
12/7/23 When Worlds Collide: The State of AI in K-12 Public Education
December 13, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBLynwood Unified Assistant Superintendent of Technology & Innovation Dr. Patrick Gittisriboongul discusses the future of artificial intelligence (AI) education, how it can spark innovation, how to recognize AI fact from fiction, how to navigate AI’s ethical standards and what future careers are being made possible by using AI.
11/16/23 Innovation Empire: State-of-the-Art Technology at Fontana Unified
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBStrategic Innovations Facilitator Gibran Carter and Makerspace Manager Josh Brown discuss the grand opening of Innovation Empire, a dynamic creative learning environment exclusive to Fontana Unified students, which includes a think tank for students to learn entrepreneurship, and a Makerspace with state-of-the-art 3-D printers, laser cutters and other high-tech machinery, that will allow students to create and design their own projects.
11/9/23 Civic Engagement: Award-Winning Democracy Program in Hacienda La Puente
November 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBSunset Elementary School Principal Rosette Holmes, Nelson Elementary School Principal Dr. Marci Chavez and La Puente High School Principal Dr. Lisa Lopez discuss Project LEAD (Life Experience About Democracy), a Golden Bell award winning program that connects La Puente K-12 students with City of La Puente leaders through presentations such as mock city council.
11/2/23 Striking Gold: Award-Winning CTE Pathways in Covina-Valley Unified
November 09, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCovina-Valley Unified Director of Curriculum and Instruction Julie Harrison is joined by Covina High School senior Aiyana Martel, Northview High School Hannah Coulthurst and South Hills High School senior Liani Arevalo to discuss the District’s award-winning career technical education pathways, including Agriculture/Animal Science, FAME Academy and Business.
10/26/23 Blue Ribbon Special: Academic Excellence in Hacienda La Puente Unified
October 31, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBGlen A. Wilson High School International Baccalaureate teacher Josipa Casey and Wilson High senior Emily Axelrod discuss academic programs and pathways available at the award-winning school, one of four Hacienda La Puente Unified schools to receive a national Blue Ribbon designation from the U.S. Dept. of Education in 2023.
10/12/23 Equal Opportunity for All: Equity in Lynwood Unified School District
October 25, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBLynwood Unified Director of Equity, Access and Instructional Services Dr. Patricia Brent-Sanco discusses the District’s wide-ranging Equity Plan, social justice standards, Lynwood Equity Warriors, parent engagement, PBIS, and the importance of listening to students to find out their individual needs.
10/5/23 Cue the Orchestra: Equity in Music Education at Baldwin Park Unified
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBBaldwin Park Unified Orchestra Director Paul Grant discusses providing equity in music education in Baldwin Park, and channeling the music teachers from his youth who inspired him to learn and teach music, leading to his selection as the American String Teachers Association Los Angeles Chapter 2023 Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
9/21/23 Remembering the Holocaust: Whittier Union Teachers Reflect on Trip to Auschwitz
October 03, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBPioneer High School history teacher Gena Arriola-Salas and Whittier High School history teacher John Bellanti discuss their trip to Poland as part of the Auschwitz Legacy Program, and reflect on what they saw at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Warsaw Ghetto.
9/12/23 Pathway to Success: Career Technical Education in Bonita Unified
September 20, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBBonita Unified Career Technical Education Director Vanessa Tilford discusses reshaping the District’s CTE pathway programs, staging Bonita’s first community resources fair, and partnering with colleges and businesses to create training opportunities for students.
6/15/23 Making the Grade: English Learner Success Stories in Lynwood
June 20, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBLynwood High School Class of 2018 graduate Andrea Lopez and her brother, Class of 2019 graduate Efren Lopez discuss how Lynwood Unified's English learner program put them on the path to academic success, their decision to attend Loyola Marymount University together, and why they returned to the District to mentor a new generation of English learners.
The Future is Now: Celebrating Fontana Unified’s Class of 2023 Graduates
June 02, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBFontana High School Class of 2023 graduates Jasmin Hurtado-Mendez, David Munoz-Padilla and Josue Arias-Ramirez discuss the prestigious scholarships that will allow them to attend some of the top universities in the country, including UC Berkeley, Columbia University and Boston College.
5/23/23 The Future is Now: Celebrating Fontana Unified’s Class of 2023 Graduates
June 02, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBFontana High School Class of 2023 graduates Jasmin Hurtado-Mendez, David Munoz-Padilla and Josue Arias-Ramirez discuss the prestigious scholarships that will allow them to attend some of the top universities in the country, including UC Berkeley, Columbia University and Boston College.
5/4/23 Standing in the Vanguard: Innovation Showcase in Buena Park
May 09, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBBuena Park School District Technology Teacher on Special Assignment Andy Osborn discusses the District’s technology curriculum, the District partnership with Apple, and the end-of-year Innovation Showcase, where Buena Park teachers and students share their tech projects with the community.
4/25/23 A Safe HAVEN: Intervention Programs at Whittier Union
April 25, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBLa Serna High School Intervention Specialist Lisa Barnes discusses the school’s unique multi-tiered intervention programs, including HAVEN, a program for juniors which provides career and college preparation, assisted by student mentors and community partners; the importance of providing students with social capital and taking over from her mentor, Ken LaVigne.
4/5/23 Understanding Is The Key: Inside Lynwood Unified’s English Learner Program
April 13, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBLynwood Unified School District English Learners Coordinator Aranzazu Garcia discusses the District’s English learner program, how students are mentored and assessed, support services for parents, and her passion for English language development after moving from her native country, Spain, to become a teacher in the United States.
3/15/23 Full STEAM Ahead: Social Justice Champion in Fontana Unified
March 21, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBDolores Huerta International Academy sixth-grade Spanish dual language immersion teacher Ashley Silva discusses her passion for infusing technology and fun in STEAM education, being selected to join the Teacher Innovator Academy in 2022, her recent recognition as an Alma Flor Ada Award for Social Justice recipient, and embracing the Hawaiian concept of ‘ohana.
3/1/23 Posse in Effect: Top Scholars in El Monte Union, Covina-Valley Unified
March 07, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBCalifornia School News Radio talks with two recent Posse Foundation Los Angeles Chapter recipients, Rosemead High School senior Wendy Sar and South Hills High School senior Saniya Tillis, who both received full-ride Posse scholarships to attend Northwestern University.
2/21/23 A Place in the Sun: Peace, Pride and Produce Garden in Baldwin Park
February 26, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBBaldwin Park High School National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) club advisor Nicole Melamed and Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club advisor Michelle Humason discuss the school’s Peace, Pride and Produce Garden, which serves as a safe space for Baldwin Park High’s LGBTQIA+ community.
2/2/23 Commitment to Deeper Learning: Inside Hacienda La Puente Unified
February 07, 2023 18:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBHacienda La Puente Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Alfonso Jiménez shares his thoughts on the recent State of the District presentation, incorporating tech in the classroom, the District commitment to deeper learning, early college and dual enrollment and the Latino Film Institute Youth Cinema Project pilot program.
1/19/23 Bienvenue à Notre Spectacle: Learning French in Whittier Union
January 25, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBSanta Fe High School world language teacher Isabelle Teraoka is joined by three of her students – junior Lia Liebanos and sophomores Oswaldo Garcia and Ana Sophia Gutierrez – to discuss the joys of learning French, the benefits of being bilingual, the beauty of the language and the impact of French culture in music, art, architecture and fashion.
1/12/23 Team Effort: Health Collaborative in Lynwood Unified
January 18, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBLynwood Unified Director of Risk Management Tiffany Egan, Lynwood Unified Health Services Specialists Erin Okazaki and Sue Poh, and Carreon Group Inc. President and CEO Jennie Carreon discuss the District’s multi-faceted Health Collaborative and the “Health for the Holidays” community wellness fair, which was supported by the California Department of Education and grants from the Rockefeller Foundation.
12/8/22 Calming Spaces: Wellness Centers in El Monte Union
December 14, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEl Monte Union High School District Wellness Coordinators Imelda Moronez and Daniela Chavez discuss the District initiative to establish Wellness Centers at each school, and the importance of having calming spaces and rooms on campus where students can relax and talk to a licensed therapist or clinical social worker.
11/14/22 Recipe for Success: Culinary Education at Bonita Unified
November 30, 2022 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBBonita Unified School District ProStart culinary educators Nick and Laurie Brandler discuss the importance of providing their students with networking opportunities with professional Bay Area chefs during an exclusive six-day ProStart training field trip in early November. The Brandlers are joined by San Dimas High School graduate Kris Lara, who is currently a pastry chef at a two-star Michelin restaurant in San Francisco.
11/10/22 Yes We CAN: Inside Fontana Unified’s Afterschool Program
November 16, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBFontana Unified School District Afterschool Education and Safety Program Project Director Yubleni Cazares and City of Fontana Community Services Coordinator Sergio Barragán discuss the activities, enrichment opportunities and social-emotional learning components of the District’s acclaimed afterschool program, which is part of the California Afterschool Network.
10/27/22 Pathway to Success: Honors Transfer Program at Río Hondo College
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBRío Hondo College sociology professor Melissa Rifino-Juarez, counselor David Tieu, student Ileen Dominguez and alumna Nicole Contreras-Garcia discuss the success of the school’s Honors Transfer Program, which provides a pathway for students to transfer to four-year universities, with high admission rates to University of California and Cal State University colleges.
10/20/22 Simply the Best: Teacher of the Year in Hacienda La Puente Unified
October 26, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBOrange Grove Middle School science and STEM teacher Terri Serey discusses student engagement in the classroom, bringing NASA engineers to class and presenting at STEM conferences across the country. Serey has been recognized as the Hacienda La Puente 2021-22 Teacher of the Year and is one of 16 teachers to be named a LACOE 2022 Teacher of the Year.
10/13/22 Full Steam Ahead: New Engineering and Technology Pathway in Whittier
October 18, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhittier High School Principal Tim Liggett discusses the school’s recently launched Cardinal Academy of Technology pathway, the importance of equal gender representation in STEM, the benefits of exploring your options before choosing a college, and the tradition of innovation at the Whittier Union high school.
10/6/22 The Time is Now: New Superintendent at Banning Unified
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBBanning Unified School District Superintendent Terrence Davis discusses his plans to create a positive school climate throughout the District, increase transparency within the community, and provide exceptional educational opportunities for students.
9/27/22 Space is the Place: Inside the NASA Artemis I Program
September 27, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBFormer Río Hondo College student and digital content creator Jessica Estrada discusses being one of a select group of influencers to join the NASA Artemis I Social Media team and travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to witness the inaugural launch of NASA’s Artemis space exploration program.
9/20/22 Amazing Journeys: English Learner Success Stories in Baldwin Park
September 20, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSierra Vista High School Class of 2019 graduate Diana Aguilar-Cruz and Sierra Vista English language development teacher Charlene Fried discuss the amazing journey that has seen Aguilar-Cruz go from a newly arrived English learner in 2015 to becoming a biology major at Cal Poly Pomona and being appointed as a Cal State University Student Trustee.
8/4/22 A New Era: A Conversation with Río Hondo College’s Superintendent/President
August 14, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBNewly appointed Río Hondo College Superintendent/President Dr. Marilyn Flores discusses why community college is such an important educational resource, the role community college plays in supporting underrepresented students, the opportunities for middle and high school students to get a head start in higher education, conducting a listening tour to meet her new colleagues, and how school districts and parents can best prepare their students for college.
6/9/22 Fantastic Journey: From Student to Academic President at Río Hondo College
June 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBRío Hondo College English professor Dr. Angela Medina-Rhodes discusses the journey that took her from being a 17-year-old Río Hondo College student to preparing for her first term as RHC’s Academic Senate President, and her commitment to providing equity for students through Río Hondo College’s EOPS/CARE programs.
5/19/22 It Takes a Village: Early Childhood Education in Lynwood
May 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSt. Anne’s Family Services President and CEO Lorna Little and Lynwood Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dr. Shawna Dinkins discuss the District’s new Early Learning Center, Early Head Start and the importance of early childhood education.
5/12/22 Taking Care of Business: Adult Education in Hacienda La Puente
May 17, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBHacienda La Puente Unified School District Adult Education (HLPAE) CTE Director Micah Goins and his wife Crystal Goins, who recently graduated from the adult school’s cosmetology program, discuss the diversity of programs offered at HLPAE, the benefits and value of adult school education and how to make a successful career shift.
5/5/22 A Brand New Day: Social Emotional Learning in Covina-Valley Unified
May 11, 2022 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBCovina-Valley Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Eminhizer discusses the District partnership with Yale University’s Center for Emotional Intelligence to bolster social-emotional learning through its renowned RULER program, which provides teachers with the skills and tools to recognize and understand the emotions of their students.
4/28/22 Tell Us Your Story: Television Production Pathway in Baldwin Park
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSierra Vista High School visual arts teacher Jenna Guerrero and VAPA tutor Genesis Alvarado discuss the Baldwin Park Unified school’s TV Production CTE Pathway, the popularity of the student-produced “Sierra Vision” news program, and how the Strong Workforce Grant has enabled the school to bring back alumni as tutors.
4/7/22 From Student to Educator: Teacher Prep Academy in El Monte Union
April 20, 2022 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMountain View High School Teacher Prep Academy co-directors Amy Minick and Mary Boutté discuss the Golden Bell Award-winning El Monte Union High School District three-year education pathway that focuses on developing teaching skills, providing an opportunity for students to tutor TK-6 students from a neighboring school district.
4/6/22 Interacting with the Community: Service Clubs in Whittier Union
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBCalifornia High School Class of 2016 graduate Alondra Saldivar discusses the benefits of participating in high school service clubs. Saldivar, a UCLA graduate who is currently studying law at the University of San Francisco, organized a group of Whittier Union alumni to serve as advisers for Cal High’s Interact Club, hoping to inspire the next generation of community service leaders.
4/6/22 Interacting with the Community: Service Clubs in Whittier Union
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBCalifornia High School Class of 2016 graduate Alondra Saldivar discusses the benefits of participating in high school service clubs. Saldivar, a UCLA graduate who is currently studying law at the University of San Francisco, organized a group of Whittier Union alumni to serve as advisers for Cal High’s Interact Club, hoping to inspire the next generation of community service leaders.
3/24/22 Daylight Learning Time: Spring Break Camp in Baldwin Park
March 30, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBBaldwin Park Unified Senior Director of Support Services Noreen Iwai-ito and Think Together San Gabriel Valley Region General Manager Samira Mejia discuss the District’s upcoming spring break camp for K-5 students, the benefits of expanded learning, and creating afterschool curriculum that is fun and educational.
3/24/22 Daylight Learning Time: Spring Break Camp in Baldwin Park
March 30, 2022 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBBaldwin Park Unified Senior Director of Support Services Noreen Iwai-ito and Think Together San Gabriel Valley Region General Manager Samira Mejia discuss the District’s upcoming spring break camp for K-5 students, the benefits of expanded learning, and creating afterschool curriculum that is fun and educational.