In Stockton, Calif., Punks Are The New Mall Rats
I’m outside a strip mall in Stockton, Calif. It’s got a big Asian grocery store, a pet shop and a…
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Undocumented, Uninsured, And In Debt For Life
How much does it cost to live? $200,000. That’s what Jorge Toledano discovered when he opened his mother’s hospital bill.
Meadow Homes 4th Graders Embrace Common Core Standards
I graduated high school in 2012, so I missed out on the Common Core. But when I went to Meadow Homes Elementary in Concord, California, I was curious — what’s all the hype about?
Long Beach School Lunch Unhealthy & Unappetizing? Not Anymore.
After the Californians for Justice campaign began, the school district has made numerous efforts to improve their food. David Zito said this year the school has removed all pork products from the meals and now uses more turkey meat, instead.
From Classroom to Courtroom: California Students Sue the Schools
A landmark lawsuit over the issue, Vergara v. California, came down to one final day of arguments in March. Nine student plaintiffs from around the state testified that tenure hurts students, while teachers testified that it’s an important job protection.
Putting Education Money In The Right Places
Education is kind of like baseball. The schools with more funding sit in box seats, with a great view of the game. My school’s in the bleachers.
Legalizing Marijuana
Support for the legalization of marijuana is spawning pass political, generational, and cultural boundaries. But how will its legalization impact our youth?
Attention Sports Fans: Californians Not Allowed To Buy 49ers Tickets
The San Francisco 49ers recently beat the Carolina Panthers to advance to the NFC title championship against the Seattle Sea…
Best Education Stories Of 2013
Youth Radio started off the year covering school safety, focusing especially on elementary school classrooms. We went on to explore the changing timing of puberty education, programs for young undocumented college students and the phenomenon of cyberbullying on social media sites.