Who can Save California's Public Schools?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about the statewide day of action to protest the cuts in education. Where is the power to halt the decline of California's schools and colleges? Join us live at 11 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What's the strategy to bring together the coalition to defend what was the country's best system of public education? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
José Luis Santos, assistant professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA

Mark Lisip, an organizer with against cuts campaign, and English and philosophy instructor at Berkeley City College

Dr. Robert Ovetz, adjunct professor of Sociology and Political Science at Cañada College

Craig Gordon, high school teacher at Robeson High in Oakland

Click to Listen: Who can Save California's Public Schools?

How will You Respond to the School Budget Crisis?

California cut an estimated $17 billion from the state's public schools and colleges in the last two years, according to the California School Boards Association. And more devastating cuts are forecasted for the coming school year. Meanwhile, parents are getting the picture -- and getting organized. On the next Your Call, we'll look at just how parents are responding to cuts in their children's education.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, student or school administrator, if you're affected by this crisis, join us live at 11 am or e-mail at feedback@yourcallradio.org. It's Your Call, with Sandip Roy and you.

Guests:
Suzanne Morikawa, communications manager for Parents for Public Schools and an elementary school parent.

Rachel Lederman & Alexsis Beach, parents of 4th and 7th graders at SF Community, a SFUSD K-8 school.

Click to Listen: How will You Respond to the School Budget Crisis?

Your Call 041509 What's in store for San Francisco schools?

How will San Francisco Unified's superintendent turn the district into a high performing educational institution for all students? On the next Your Call we'll speak with Carlos Garcia, superintendent for the San Francisco Unified School District since 2007. Formerly a San Francisco principal, Garcia led Clark County, Nevada, schools for five years before his recent return. How can the schools meet the superintendent's goal of 100% preparation for colleges with budgets slashed and all the challenges of an ethnically diverse but generally poor student body? Send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org or join us live at 11 am. What does San Francisco need for world class schools? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guest:
Carlos Garcia in San Francisco
Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District since 2007

Click to Listen: What's in store for San Francisco schools?