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March 14, 202450 years later: How Lau v. Nichols changed education for English learners
Fifty years ago, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that would forever change education for English learners in this country.
In the 1974 case Lau v. Nichols, the Court decided that students who do not yet speak fluent English have a right to fully understand what is being taught in their classrooms, and that schools must take steps to make sure students can understand, whether through additional instruction in English as a second language or bilingual education.
On this episode of Education Beat, we bring you the story of how this case began and how it changed education, from the perspective of a teacher.
Guest:
Lucinda Lee Katz, Retired teacher and administrator
Read more from EdSource: Q&A: How the 50-year-old case that transformed English learner education began
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
17 min
March 07, 2024What do students think of online classes?
The pandemic forced colleges and universities to move most courses online. But even today, many colleges and universities continue to offer online classes, and more than half of students nationwide are taking them.
These courses offer more flexibility and the possibility of enrolling more students. But what do students think of them? EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps asked students on seven campuses across the state.
Guests:
Ally Valiente, Student at Sonoma State University and Member of California Student Journalism Corps
Kelcie Lee, Student at UC Berkeley and Member of California Student Journalism Corps
Also featuring the voices of students Eli Baker, Stephen Chase, and Isabella Uhlik.
Read more from EdSource: What California college students think about online classes
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
11 min
February 29, 2024Jobs Corps helps formerly incarcerated people land on their feet
For young people who have been incarcerated, it can be hard to find a job or get the training they might need to start a career or go to college.
California is trying to change that, with a program called #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps, which places people ages 16 to 30 in jobs for a few months or up to a year and helps them prepare for careers that they might not otherwise be able to access.
Guests:
Kaelyn Carter, Member, #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps
Ebony Richardson, Re-entry Coach, Rubicon Landscape Group
Betty Márquez Rosales, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: California's Youth Job Corps offers a second chance at career, higher education
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
16 min
February 22, 2024Should California mandate that all schools adopt the science of reading?
As a child, Blanca Rubio was given coloring books rather than reading lessons, because she didn't speak English fluently. Now, she is spearheading an effort to require California school districts to teach all the basic skills needed for children to learn to read, based on research.
How will reading instruction change if a new bill authored by Rubio becomes law? What obstacles might it face?
Guests:
Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), California State Assembly
John Fensterwald, Editor-at-large, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
Setting aside local control, legislation would mandate how to teach reading in California
Advocates for English learners and the 'science of reading' sign on to joint statement
California's plan to change literacy instruction advances
California does little to ensure all kids read by third grade
A movement rises to change the teaching of reading
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
22 min
February 15, 2024Most high schoolers lack classes needed for college. What one school district is doing about it
The vast majority of students in California graduate from high school, but most don't complete the classes needed for admission into the state’s public universities.
Black and Latino students are the least likely to finish these courses, known as A through G requirements.
Victor Valley Union High School District is determined to change that.
Guests:
Aleka Jackson-Jarrell, Coordinator of the Heritage Program, Victor Valley Union High School District
Emma Gallegos, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
Most California high school seniors shut out of even applying to the state’s universities
Find out how many seniors finished A-G courses at your high school on this interactive map
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode was produced by Jennifer Molina.
15 min
February 08, 2024Parents sued California. Now money for learning loss will go to students who need it most
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Maria O's daughters were in kindergarten and third grade in Los Angeles Unified.
They didn't get a working computer from the district and had to connect to Zoom classes on their parents' phones. But Maria was even more concerned about the other children in their classes, who she noticed were not showing up at all or were not interacting with their teachers.
So Maria decided to fight for them. Her children are two of 15 students in Oakland and Los Angeles who sued the state of California over unequal educational opportunities provided during the pandemic. Now, the state has settled, bringing billions to schools to focus on students who were most affected.
Guests:
Maria O., Plaintiff, Cayla J. vs. California
John Fensterwald, Editor-at-large, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: California agrees to target the most struggling students to settle learning-loss lawsuit
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode was produced by Jennifer Molina.
14 min
February 01, 2024Jazzing up the classroom with music
As California schools ramp up arts education, they may need 15,000 new teachers who are passionate about both the arts and teaching the next generation.
One person with both those passions is Guillermo Tejeda. He's a jazz musician and former classroom teacher who's currently developing music production curriculum for kindergarten through eighth grade.
Guests:
Guillermo Tejeda, Musician and teacher, The Neighborhood Orchestra Collective
Karen D'Souza, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
Teacher uses jazz to explore California history, race and culture
Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal calls for expanding arts ed pathway
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode was produced by Jennifer Molina.
16 min
January 25, 2024What did Cal State faculty win after their one-day strike?
California State University faculty announced a historic week-long strike, after months of negotiations. So students braced for a week of missed classes.
Then, something surprising happened. After one day, a deal was reached.
The strike did what months of back-and-forth discussions couldn’t — improve faculty wages and working conditions.
How significant was this strike? What did faculty win?
Guest:
Aimee Escalante, Lecturer, Cal State Monterey Bay
Other voices:
Leora Freedman, Chancellor for human resources, California State University
Kate Ozment, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona
Education Beat is a weekly podcast. This episode is hosted by EdSource’s Ashley A. Smith and produced by Jennifer Molina.
11 min
January 18, 2024Helping teen parents finish high school
When Giselle Meza found out she was pregnant, she was worried her classmates would judge her, and she had no idea when or if she would finish high school. But now, after joining a teen parent program, she's committed to graduating and going on to community college to become an ultrasound technician.
How do teen parent programs help students finish high school and go on to college or careers? And how do they help the babies they are raising?
Guests:
Giselle Meza, Student, Helping Our Parenting Students Excel (HOPE), Kings Valley Academy
Lasherica Thornton, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: Hanford program supports teen parents while they finish high school
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode is produced by Jennifer Molina.
14 min
January 11, 2024What’s in store for California education in 2024?
Every January, we turn to our resident fortuneteller, John Fensterwald, for his predictions of what will transpire in California education in the coming year.
This year, he predicts a state budget deficit will create financial stress for schools and contentious statewide ballot issues will create stress for voters.
Guest:
John Fensterwald, Editor-at-large, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: California education issues to watch in 2024 — and predictions
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode is produced by Jennifer Molina.
23 min

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