KPFA - Education Today

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. . What does the election of Barbara Lee mean for Oakland? How might some of the policies she has announced plat out? What could the forensic audit do, for example? The post Education Today – May 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. The post Education Today – May 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. The post Education Today – May 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. The post Education Today – April 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today we discuss the likely impact of the recent Mayoral election on Oakland policy and politics. Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. The post Education Today – April 23, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. . Can Progressive be Good Mayors? The post Education Today – April 16, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. . A BIG education problem right now is the fact that teachers can't afford housing. Today we talk about work being done on that issue – new studies, new laws, new enthusiasm. The post Education Today – April 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. . Hear the director of the Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation on the problems faced by the Chicano/Latino community and the work they are doing on these issues. The post Education Today – April 2, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. Hear Scholar Noliwe Rooks discuss her important and fascinating book “Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children” The post Education Today – March 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. Hear Scholar Noliwe Rooks discuss her important and fascinating book “Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children” The post Education Today – March 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Hear super educator Shalonda Tillman talk about her work with high school students. The post Education Today – March 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Call 1800-439-5732 and Donate Today The post Special Fund Drive Programming – February 26, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – February 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today we talk with the leader of a group that helps young people to create wonderful music and at the same time to mend their hearts and spirits. And then we report on some of the myriad educational changes taking place. The post Education Today – February 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

FCMAT is a private organization that spends millions of California tax dollars every year giving orders to poorer school districts. Oakland and many other districts have been forced to make bad decisions by their power. Our guest today will share his research and writing on their impact and proposals on what to do about it. The post Education Today – February 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – January 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs weekly with news and views about schooling and other urban issues in the U.S. and around the world. The post Education Today – January 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs weekly with news and views about schooling and other urban issues in the U.S. and around the world. The post Education Today – January 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A Brazilian educator talks with us about Paul Freire and his impact on education.  In addition he will talk about  espouses teaching philosophy to children and teens, something which is not done in the U.S..   Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs weekly with news and views about schooling and other urban issues in the U.S. and around the world. The post Education Today – January 8, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today airs weekly with news and views about schooling in the U.S. and other urban issues around the world. Today we discuss the impact of progressive elected officials on policies and results. The post Education Today – January 1, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The constant refrain of the corporate press – “Progressives don't achieve anything when they are in office.”  Today we demonstrate that this is not true. The post Education Today – December 25, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

People in Syria have thrown off a hated dictator.  What has education been like during this period?  What may emerge in the future? The post Education Today – December 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – December 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education news with many implications.  For example, will Higher Ed be damaged for students with new administration?  Thought about free college education in another country?    How are students and teachers feeling about discussing political issues in their classrooms?  Is there anything that can be done about it?  And more. The post Education Today – November 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

  Hear Jamaal Bowman, an elected congressman, who was previously a wonderful, amazing school principal.  Hear what he said on the show a few years back about how he created a beautiful educational experience with less testing and better results.  It's inspiring     The post Education Today – November 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today airs every week on Wednesday at 2:30 PM. with discussions of education and urban issues. The post Education Today – November 13, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – November 6, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

What has Pamela Price accomplished as District Attorney?  Civil-rights attorney, Yale Graduate, and Alameda County's first Black district attoeny, she promised to carry out the reforms that progressives have been asking for, particuarly in relation to youth justice.  How is she doing? The post Education Today – October 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

What's happening with the Oakland and Alameda County recalls?  Who is funding them?  Who is opposing them and why? The post Education Today – October 23, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

One of the barriers to great people getting into teaching is the EdTPA, a redundant and expensive test.  We will discuss the efforts to get rid of it with our guest. And we will hear from a representative of Jewish Voices for Peace about the latest actions of the Israeli military and the JVP sit in at Wall Street. The post Education Today – October 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A new national study indicates that Black girls in school receive much harsher penalties for disciplinary infractions than white girls do, and this occurs in every state in the country.  Our guest is the author; local Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield will also join us to suggest remedies to the problem. The post Education Today – October 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – October 2, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education related news, issues, debates and conversation.  Every Wednesday at 2.30 pm The post Education Today – September 25, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education news, issues, and conversation every Wednesday at 2:30 PM The post Education Today – September 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Today's episode of Education Today is preempted for a KPFA fall 2024 fund drive special.   The post Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

Big news from Oakland.  An African-American community-based group has purchased the entire Coliseum with plans for affordable housing and community projects, as well as sports and entertainment.  We talk with one of the leaders, Alan Dones, about what this means for the community and especially for young people. The post Education Today – September 4, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

    We will be discussing some interesting new research in education with big implications for parents, teachers, and the public. And then we will take a few callers.  Listen in!! The post Education Today – August 28, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

We follow up on some stories – organizing against the recalls; diverse teachers trying to obtain the funds set aside for them by a donor; and then we delve into the issue of cell phones in schools. The post Education Today – August 21, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Hear Attorney Walter Riley and Servant BK Woodson talk about why they oppose recalls and what they are doing about it. The post Education Today – August 14, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

There are lots of services in the Bay Area about which few adults and youth are aware. Learn about them with lifelong Oakland service provider Raymond Lankford today. The post Education Today – August 7, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Hear renowned scholar and practitioner Marwan Mohammed on multiple issues The post Education Today – July 31, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Hear education news and issues every Wednesday at 2:30 PM The post Education Today – July 24, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – July 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – July 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

The mainstream press runs constant and repetitive stories criticizing Oakland's Mayor.  Hear some folks with a different point of view on today's show. The post Education Today – July 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs every week at 2:30 PM.  Education news..  World news.  Urban issues.  Controversies and victories The post Education Today – June 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs every week at 2:30 PM.  Education news..  World news.  Urban issues.  Controversies and victories The post Education Today – June 19, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs every week at 2:30 PM.  Education news..  World news.  Urban issues.  Controversies and victories The post Education Today – June 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein.  It airs every week at 2:30 PM.  Education news..  World news.  Urban issues.  Controversies and victories The post Education Today – June 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks. The post Education Today – May 29, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every Wednesday at .2:30 PM PST The post Education Today – May 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.