Education Episodes

May 1, 2025

Spark SF Public Schools. Talking with President Ginny Fang.

SFUSD has over 50,000 students, a budget of $1.2 billion but still struggles to fund key programs. SparkSF, a non profit, was created 10 years ago to mobilize philanthropic and community donations to support our students.
Guest: Ginny Fang
Aug. 13, 2024

San Francisco School Board Elections: Talking with candidate Laurance Lee.

The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running f...
Guest: Laurance Lee
July 26, 2024

Black Woman on Board. Claudia Hampton and the fight to save Affirmative Action at CSU. Talking with author Dr. Donna Nicol

The history of CSU Trustee Claudia Hampton’s efforts to implement Affirmative Action policies at CSU during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.