Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Tens of BILLIONS of extra dollars, and nothing to show for it?
For the past five years, California has poured money into public schools, trying to improve education for under-priviledged students.
But there's not much evidence to suggest it's working.
A report from Calmatters shows the so-called achievement gap is only getting wider.
Jessica Calefati is the education reporter with Calmatters. She spoke with Take Two's A Martinez for more.