Education Today

Education Today – August 14, 2015

Most youngsters start out the first day of school with great hope “It’s a new year. I’m going to have new friends, get good grades, and make mom happy.” Some teachers take advantage of these moments with interesting lessons. And others don’t, missing a precious opportunity.Friday, we interview the first sort of teachers. Tune into … Continued


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Education Today – July 24, 2015

Hear local and national education news on Education Today at 2:30 Friday KPFA 94.1 FM (www.kpfa.org)   And hear Professor Alan Singer’s research on new initiatives by for-profit test companies to take over education in less developed countries. Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th … Continued


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Education Today – July 10, 2015

Hear a veteran teacher East Bay teacher talk about the why she stayed in teaching for 40 years, the sense of fulfillment, and the unique environment of the high school where she has worked. And hear education news from around the country and around the globe.Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly … Continued


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Education Today – June 26, 2015

This week we talk about the campaign for universities to divest from private prisons, an important law suit on teacher diversity, and we have a chance for you, our listeners to call in and share your thoughts!!Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein, and airs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays … Continued


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Education Today – April 24, 2015

Host Kitty Kelly Epstein talks with Dr. Sheryl Lutjens, a scholar who has studied Cuban education in person for 20 years.  What is unique about its educational system?  What happens in Cuba that produces results which observers from all political viewpoints, say are the best in Latin America, despite  U.S. sanctions?  Education Today is a … Continued