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California high school trains, arms teachers; CA test scores are up; ageism in Hollywood
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Aug 24, 2016
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California high school trains, arms teachers; CA test scores are up; ageism in Hollywood

A new security measure in response to active shooters: arming teachers, test scores among CA students are up over the last year, ageism and discrimination in Hollywood.

Teacher David Nieder of 'Knowledge is Power Program' (KIPP) Academy takes questions from his class October 4, 2000 in The Bronx, New York. The Knowledge Is Power Program educates 200 middle-school students, mostly poor black and Latino neighborhood children, housed in a hallway on the fourth floor of a regular Bronx public schooI. Because of strict discipline where each student gets two hours of homework a night and a regular school day runs nine-and-a-half-hours, including Saturdays and throughout the summer, test scores are the highest in the Bronx. Governor George Bush of Texas, where another KIPP school is run, singled out KIPP for praise during his presidential debate against Vice President Al Gore.
Teacher David Nieder of 'Knowledge is Power Program' (KIPP) Academy takes questions from his class October 4, 2000 in The Bronx, New York. The Knowledge Is Power Program educates 200 middle-school students, mostly poor black and Latino neighborhood children, housed in a hallway on the fourth floor of a regular Bronx public schooI. Because of strict discipline where each student gets two hours of homework a night and a regular school day runs nine-and-a-half-hours, including Saturdays and throughout the summer, test scores are the highest in the Bronx. Governor George Bush of Texas, where another KIPP school is run, singled out KIPP for praise during his presidential debate against Vice President Al Gore.
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A new security measure in response to active shooters: arming teachers, test scores among CA students are up over the last year, ageism and discrimination in Hollywood.

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Kingsburg High School is trying a new security measure in response to active shooters--arming teachers. Kingsburg's superintendent joined to discuss the policy.
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It's the second year that the public has seen results from the new exam, giving the first opportunity to chart progress over time.
Listen 9:23
Making good on a promise from two years ago, Los Angeles Unified has increased the number of preschool seats on its campuses.
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The illegal drug trade in California prisons is nothing new.
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On Thursday the Justice for Victims Act (SB-813), which would remove the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape cases, passed unanimously in the California Assembly. Currently a rape survivor has 10 years to come forward and report a rape, but bipartisan supporters of the bill say that time limit is unecessary.
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It's not hard to figure out how old Hollywood A-listers are. More often than not, a quick Google or IMDB search will get you there.
Listen 9:27
Today is officially Kobe Bryant's new holiday. So what can we expect next from LA's favorite basketball player? And why would Tim Tebow ever want to play baseball?
Listen 7:45
This summer, Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town has been populated with a cast of character actors who interact with guests in a sort of daylong improv show.
Listen 4:59
Steven Dobbs's grandchildren love Disneyland. To get them to come to his house, he decided to harness their Disney fandom and put it in his own backyard.
Listen 9:15
"Outlets are focusing on top-shelf amenities and 5-star service similar to what the world's top hotels would offer."
Listen 7:33
Kingsburg High School is trying a new security measure in response to active shooters--arming teachers. Kingsburg's superintendent joined to discuss the policy.
Listen 0:57
It's the second year that the public has seen results from the new exam, giving the first opportunity to chart progress over time.
Listen 9:23
Making good on a promise from two years ago, Los Angeles Unified has increased the number of preschool seats on its campuses.
Listen 9:41
The illegal drug trade in California prisons is nothing new.
Listen 7:57
On Thursday the Justice for Victims Act (SB-813), which would remove the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape cases, passed unanimously in the California Assembly. Currently a rape survivor has 10 years to come forward and report a rape, but bipartisan supporters of the bill say that time limit is unecessary.
Listen 6:47
It's not hard to figure out how old Hollywood A-listers are. More often than not, a quick Google or IMDB search will get you there.
Listen 9:27
Today is officially Kobe Bryant's new holiday. So what can we expect next from LA's favorite basketball player? And why would Tim Tebow ever want to play baseball?
Listen 7:45
This summer, Knott's Berry Farm's Ghost Town has been populated with a cast of character actors who interact with guests in a sort of daylong improv show.
Listen 4:59
Steven Dobbs's grandchildren love Disneyland. To get them to come to his house, he decided to harness their Disney fandom and put it in his own backyard.
Listen 9:15
"Outlets are focusing on top-shelf amenities and 5-star service similar to what the world's top hotels would offer."