Race and Equity

Sacramento Spanish Teacher Recorded Allegedly Using Racial Slurs In Class. Now, Community Organizers Are Demanding She Be Fired

July 2, 2021 | A.V. Benford

Students and organizers at a Thursday protest demanded the immediate removal of Kit Carson International Academy Spanish teacher Kathrine Sanders after she was recorded allegedly using the n-word and defending her use of it.

Health Care

Sacramento Parents Are Concerned About Children Falling Behind, COVID-19 Poll Finds

May 10, 2021 | Pauline Bartolone

In a recent Valley Vision and CapRadio survey, 70% of parents said they were concerned about their kids falling behind academically during the pandemic. More than 40% were “extremely” or “very” concerned.

Sacramento Area School Districts All Taking Different Paths To Reopening

October 23, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone

School districts in the Sacramento area are in the process of planning how and when to reopen for in-person instruction. There’s wide variation in their plans so far.

As Union And District Squabble, Parents Say Sacramento City Students With Disabilities Are Left To Struggle

September 11, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

Part of the Sacramento City Unified School District and its teachers union dispute revolves around how to implement individualized education plans for special education students during distance learning.

How Is Distance Learning Going At Sac City Schools? Depends Who You Ask.

September 10, 2020 | Pauline Bartolone

While teachers and administrators battle over a contract, students and families' distance learning experiences vary school-to-school in Sacramento City Unified School District during the first full week of the 2020-2021 school year.

Health Care

Homeless Children, Students With Special Needs Can Return To Classrooms Under New California Guidance

August 26, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Under a new “cohort” model, some school children will be able to learn and play in person, so long as they stay completely separate from any other group.

Health Care

California Students With Disabilities Could Soon Return To In-Person Schooling

August 19, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to issue new back-to-school guidelines for students with disabilities this week. Parents and advocates say school districts need to provide more support for children who don’t learn well remotely.

State Government

Sacramento Measure H School Bond Has Early Support, While Community College Measure Split

March 4, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Voters seem likely to approve Measure H, a $750 million school bond that would allow the Sacramento City Unified School District to create maker spaces, outdoor learning areas and other modern facilities on its campuses.

State Government

California’s Lone March Ballot Measure: A $15 Billion School Bond With A Confusing Name

February 7, 2020 | Chris Nichols

This year’s Proposition 13 would help pay for repairs and upgrades to K-12 schools, community colleges and public universities. But is not connected to California’s landmark property tax measure with the same name.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

After Sacramento Strike Avoided, Teachers From Around The State Rally At The Capitol

May 22, 2019

Hours before California’s educators, students and supporters gather at the Capitol for a Red For Ed rally and day of action, CapRadio State Government Reporter Scott Rodd reports on their vision for California schools.