Education Today

Dr. David Allyn, Ceo of Oliver Scholars (a non-profit orgnization which serves high achieving Black & Latino students facing socio-economic barriers to succes), discusses his organization's roles in assisting students transition to independent schools with the goal of then transitioning to college.  

Award winning children's author, Julia Cook, discusses her career as an author, as well as her latest book, The Technology Tale, and teaching children awareness of issues related to their digital footprint.

Dr. Roger Powell of San Bernardino Valley College discusses the state of cyber security in the world of education.

Janiele Maffei of the California Earthquake Authority, discusses earthquake safety, earthquake history and how these two issues affect our schools. 

Jeff Tierney, Director of Boy's Town Press, discusses the role of Boy's Town Press in larger mission of Boy's Town as it exists today.  

The Executive Director of Education Trust-West, Ryan Smith, discusses a recent study showing the educational inequities for low income students and students of color in the State of California.

Maria Polonchek, author of In Good Faith: Secular Parenting in a Religioius World, discusses the role and importance of secular parenting in contemporary society.  

Alicia Maciel, Executive Director of the Prentice School (Tustin, CA) discusses the effects of summer break on the learning process, and ways to mitigate potential loss.  

Author and professor David Burkus discusses the transition from college to work, and what college graduates can expect. 

Justin Ashley, award winning teacher discusses the need for life-balance in order for teachers to be successful and fulfilled.  His new book is Balanced Teacher Path and is available from Free Spirit Publishing.