A protest on two wheels
OAKLAND, Calif. – In the spring of 2009, four parents from North Oakland decided to raise money for their PTA with a neat stunt: They rode their bikes 100 miles to Sacramento. ”It was a physical challenge,” ride organizer Michael Napolitano
A protest on two wheels
OAKLAND, Calif. – In the spring of 2009, four parents from North Oakland decided to raise money for their PTA with a neat stunt: They rode their bikes 100 miles to Sacramento. ”It was a physical challenge,” ride organizer Michael Napolitano
When students lead, parents show up
* OAKLAND, Calif. - For the next story in our series on Solutions in Education, Lillian Mongeau reports on an inner-city school that’s solved the problem of family-involvement. This story aired on KUSP – Central Coast Public Radio on April 25,
When students lead, parents show up
* OAKLAND, Calif. - For the next story in our series on Solutions in Education, Lillian Mongeau reports on an inner-city school that’s solved the problem of family-involvement. This story aired on KUSP – Central Coast Public Radio on April 25,
Search continues for missing Morgan Hill girl
* MORGAN HILL, Calif. – In Morgan Hill today, the search continues for fifteen-year-old Sierra LaMar. She’s been missing for nearly a month. Clues in her disappearance have been scarce. Lillian Mongeau reports that has not stopped friends, neighbors and
Search continues for missing Morgan Hill girl
* MORGAN HILL, Calif. – In Morgan Hill today, the search continues for fifteen-year-old Sierra LaMar. She’s been missing for nearly a month. Clues in her disappearance have been scarce. Lillian Mongeau reports that has not stopped friends, neighbors and
Making baskets makes math stick
* LONG BEACH, Calif. - When Monterey Bay area schools fall behind, one of the critical standards they hope to improve is math. They’re not alone, schools across the state are struggling to improve math scores – let alone restore art
Making baskets makes math stick
* LONG BEACH, Calif. - When Monterey Bay area schools fall behind, one of the critical standards they hope to improve is math. They’re not alone, schools across the state are struggling to improve math scores – let alone restore art
Mongeau wins award from Education Writers Association
NATIONAL – Mongeau was honored to win a Special Citation for her story on returning to Roma, Texas to watch her former students graduate from high school. Mongeau taught 7th grade in Roma from 2005 to 2007. It was the
Mongeau wins award from Education Writers Association
NATIONAL – Mongeau was honored to win a Special Citation for her story on returning to Roma, Texas to watch her former students graduate from high school. Mongeau taught 7th grade in Roma from 2005 to 2007. It was the
Graphic novels help teen immigrants transcend language barriers
* OAKLAND, Calif. – Graphic novels have been growing in popularity and respect. Some teachers are using them in the classroom as a teaching tool. Now, students at an Oakland school for recent immigrants have just published a collection of
Graphic novels help teen immigrants transcend language barriers
* OAKLAND, Calif. – Graphic novels have been growing in popularity and respect. Some teachers are using them in the classroom as a teaching tool. Now, students at an Oakland school for recent immigrants have just published a collection of
Google invests in low-income housing
* SAN JOSE, Calif. - Anyone who has ever gone apartment-hunting in the South Bay knows rents are high. That’s not such a problem for those who have a high-paying tech job. But line cooks, hairdressers, and teaching assistants can be
Google invests in low-income housing
* SAN JOSE, Calif. - Anyone who has ever gone apartment-hunting in the South Bay knows rents are high. That’s not such a problem for those who have a high-paying tech job. But line cooks, hairdressers, and teaching assistants can be
Measuring the effect of a field trip
* MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Non-profit programs in Santa Clara County and Los Angeles are providing a year-long science curriculum at little to no cost to districts. But is it working? Lillian Mongeau reports on how to measure the effect
Measuring the effect of a field trip
* MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Non-profit programs in Santa Clara County and Los Angeles are providing a year-long science curriculum at little to no cost to districts. But is it working? Lillian Mongeau reports on how to measure the effect
Environmental non-profits making it easier to teach science
* LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Science can get neglected in the early grades when the focus is on reading and math. Now environmental education non-profits are banding together to change that. Lillian Mongeau reports that programs Santa Clara County and
Environmental non-profits making it easier to teach science
* LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Science can get neglected in the early grades when the focus is on reading and math. Now environmental education non-profits are banding together to change that. Lillian Mongeau reports that programs Santa Clara County and
Learning to Dance the Bollywood Way
* REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Hollywood has inspired more than its share of dance crazes over the years. Not to be outdone, India’s film industry, nicknamed “Bollywood,” is generating new dance studios catering to the booming Indian-American population in Silicon
Learning to Dance the Bollywood Way
* REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Hollywood has inspired more than its share of dance crazes over the years. Not to be outdone, India’s film industry, nicknamed “Bollywood,” is generating new dance studios catering to the booming Indian-American population in Silicon