Strikes in the Classroom
Tensions are high at school districts throughout the state as administrators grapple with running schools on squeezed budgets. One district in Orange County is already on strike, and Oakland teachers are threatening a walkout. Michael Kirtz, a professor of education at Stanford, warns more strikes might be on the horizon.
The Wonder of Learning
School budget cuts have left many art programs on the chopping block, and many teachers looking for ways to offer students a creative outlet. A new art exhibit in Southern California might provide some inspiration -- the artists are between three and five years old.
Aftermath of the Baja Quake
The ground hasn't stopped moving since a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Baja, California on Easter Sunday. The quake was felt as far north as Los Angeles. Only two people died, but more than 25,000 lives in Mexicali have been affected -- and the landscape may have changed forever.
Taking Transit With Your Friends
In many cities, tech-savvy bus and train riders can download software that tells them when the next ride is coming. Now the combination of global positioning systems and social networks allows people to find the next bus -- and find out if their friends are on it. But the application is raising privacy concerns.
Getting an 'A' in Beer Class
Beer, wine and college students often make for a bad brew, but not at Cal Poly Pomona. There, alcohol is part of the curriculum for some students.