Education Channel (Video)

As a young child, Ximena Gonzalez moved with her family from Mexico to Santa Clarita, California. School was initially difficult as she tried to learn a new language and find ways to connect with her classmates. Through extracurricular activities like sports and choir, she found her voice and her passions. When it came time to chose a college, she found a place that let her explore not only her academic pursuits, but a well rounded personal life as well. Gonzalez shares her journey as well as advice for future college freshmen. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38635]

For more than 20 years, Reality Changers has been an example to San Diego and beyond, illustrating the transformative power of higher education. By providing academic assistance, mentorship, and numerous other resources, they help first generation college students reach their goals - in and out of the classroom. President and CEO Tamara Y. Craver joins Morgan Appel to discuss the program's impact on families, communities, and educational equity. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 38853]

How can colleges and universities ensure faculty and students reflect the diversity of the U.S. as courts and legislatures dismantle affirmation action? In this program, Stella M. Flores, Ph.D., a professor of Higher Education and Public Policy at the University of Texas, Austin, discusses her research on the effects of state and federal policies on college access and completion outcomes for low-income and underrepresented populations, including immigrant and English learner students. Dr. Flores has also published widely on demographic changes in U.S. schools, affirmative action in higher education, and Minority Serving Institutions. In 2003 her coauthored work was cited in the U.S. Supreme Court Gratz v. Bollinger decision (dissenting opinion) and in various amicus briefs submitted to the Supreme Court on affirmative action. [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 38738]

Olympic champion Erin Jackson, director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Laurie Leshin, and professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and author Natalia Molina sit down with Lynn Sherr for a wide-ranging discussion of women and society, personal journeys and hopes for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37973]

As a first generation college student, Roberta Camarena came to UC San Diego with the support of her family and a love of learning. When it came time for her own son, Elijah, to begin college, he followed the trail his mom had blazed and found himself at UC San Diego as well. Mother and son share what it means to support each other on campus and at home. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38068]

Growing up in La Puente, California, Mario Garibay was inspired by his family to pursue a college education. He soon found himself immersed in a world of learning, campus connections, and extracurricular activities. He shares how he turned his love of college life into a career helping students thrive. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38260]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

UC San Diego Latinx STEM faculty sharing their journey, research and relationship to the Latinx community and experience. Robert Castro, Director of Chicanx and Latinx Studies sits down with Javier Duatre, Ph.D., Olivia Graeve, Ph.D., and Julio Barreiro, Ph.D. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38627]

UC San Diego Latinx STEM faculty sharing their journey, research and relationship to the Latinx community and experience. Robert Castro, Director of Chicanx and Latinx Studies sits down with Rommie Amaro, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Alex Frano, Assistant Professor of Physics, and Gilberto Mosqueda, Professor of Structural Engineering Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38494]