Art, Journalism And Community Engagement Come Together In 'Passion And Perseverance: A Year At Encina' ExhibitMarch 8, 2018Homelessness, immigration, hunger, income inequality. These critical issues facing California all converge at Sacramento’s Encina Preparatory High School. CapRadio’s yearlong reporting on the school is now an exhibition at the California Museum.
Breaking A ChainJuly 7, 2017 | Andrew NixonPrincipal Richard Judge wants to make a difference. He transferred to Encina Preparatory 6-12 High School to work with students with whom he could have the most impact.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Year At Encina: A Retrospective On InsightJuly 6, 2017Following Capital Public Radio’s year-long documentary Year at Encina, multimedia producer Andrew Nixon and Coordinator of Community Schools at Encina Prep Barry Roth discuss the project. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
It’s Not Always About The MealJune 27, 2017 | Marnette FederisEncina High School’s Cafeteria Supervisor Deborah Luman doesn’t just dole out breakfast and lunch to students. Sometimes, she also gives out advice and hugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First YearJune 14, 2017 | Andrew NixonThe first year at a new school can be challenging for students. Katie Silaj is finding out it’s the same for teachers.
At Home At SchoolJune 6, 2017 | Andrew NixonMarteya Wright sees a bright future for herself. She just needs to graduate first.
Representing The Hijabi Muslim GirlMay 11, 2017 | Andrew NixonAdian Al-Maliki sees wearing her hijab as a responsibility. She wants others to know what that means.
Basketball Game Unites Diverse Encina CommunityMay 4, 2017 | Steve MilneEncina Preparatory High School students may have cultural differences with alumni who attended in the 1960s and '70s when the neighborhood was more affluent. But ever year they get together to play a basketball game - the school's biggest fundraiser. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
A Year At Encina: Storytelling ProjectApril 5, 2017The staff and students of Encina Preparatory High School deal with extraordinary challenges on a daily basis. Through the #YearAtEncina storytelling project, they share their hopes, dreams and struggles at school and in life.
A Bigger LifeMarch 30, 2017 | Andrew NixonElias Blessett is looking for a bigger life. He sees education as his way there.
