California DreamKeeping Men of Color in the Teaching ProfessionDecember 21, 2019Recruiting male teachers of color is one thing. Getting them to stay is another.
California DreamThe Future Is Male: Why California Needs More Male Teachers Of ColorDecember 20, 2019One CSU-based program seeks to diversify the ranks of classroom teachers.
California DreamU.S. Students Furthering Their Education Across The BorderDecember 9, 2019A Tijuana university offers a business degree in English at lower overall costs than U.S. schools. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamChanging Lives By Building Credit History — One Micro-Loan At A TimeNovember 23, 2019While MAF’s lending circles were initially focused on low-income Latino immigrants in San Francisco’s Mission District, the program has become a tool to boost credit scores for African Americans, young people and others across the country. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamFrom Tikka Masala to Mexican BBQ, Home Kitchens Set To Expand Across StateNovember 12, 2019 | Scott RoddRiverside County is the first in California to allow amateur chefs to welcome diners into their homes or offer take-out foods. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamGig Companies Go It Alone As They Launch ‘Dynamex’ Measure For California’s November BallotOctober 29, 2019 | Ben Adler“Gig economy” companies including Uber, Lyft and Doordash are proposing a November 2020 California ballot measure that gives their drivers new benefits but keeps them classified as independent contractors.
California DreamAmador County Builds Community College Pipeline For Mental Health WorkersOctober 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaAmador is one of six California counties without a physical community college. It also struggles to recruit mental health providers. A small online learning program could offer a solution to both problems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamSanta Cruz, The Least Affordable Place For Teachers, Is Trying To Make It More LivableOctober 14, 2019At least three of 10 school districts in Santa Cruz County are exploring the option of building below-market homes for teachers and staff on school district property. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamIncome Experiment Offers Stockton Residents a Glimpse at the California DreamOctober 3, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaStockton is halfway through an 18-month program that provides $500 a month to 125 people from low-income ZIP codes. Proponents say the program is a step toward economic equality, opponents say it’s unrealistic and enabling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California DreamWhy Older Uber Drivers Earn Less Than Younger OnesSeptember 9, 2019Older workers may be able to find new opportunities in the gig economy. But research shows that on certain platforms, they’re making less than younger workers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
