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Cox 8 Specials with Guest Host Bill Cirone Airs Aug 14 - Oct 8, 2006
 
A 4 Part Series with Special Guest Host Bill Cirone, Superintendent, Santa Barbara County Education Office.

Click on this link to view program details:  Cox 8 Specials
 

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UCSB Chancellor - Dr. Henry T. Yang

Airs April 3 - 16, 2004

Host Jerry Roberts talks with Chancellor Yang about working and living at UCSB, and how it has been transformed into a world class research institution. www.ucsb.edu
 
Guest: Dr. Henry T. Yang, Chancellor, University of California at Santa Barbara
 
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Teachers' Salary Talks

Airs Nov. 22-Dec.5

Guests Dr. Robert Noël, Vice President, Santa Barbara School Board and Ken Stevens, President, Santa Barbara Teacher’s Association discuss the  controversy over teachers pay, state funding and proposals for reforming the school district.

Santa Barbara Teacher’s Association: 805.687.6819
 
Guest: Dr. Robert Noël and Ken Stevens
 
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News Press School Team        Airs Dec. 6-12

Linda Strean - Managing Editor, Morgan Green - Higher Education News Reporter and Rob Kuznia - Schools Reporter from the Santa Barbara News-Press talk about their involvement with schools in Santa Barbara and the  SBNP’s connections to the education community.    www.newspress.com

 
Guests: Morgan Green, Robert Kuzina Send a Question
 
Choices-College Bound & Career Counseling

Airs Dec. 13-26

Insight on the college application process, SATs and choosing the right school.  www.choices4life.com

Guest: Andrea Rifkin Send a Question
 
Computers For Families

Airs Dec.27-Jan.9, 2005

Jerry and guests explain the CFF program available through some of the local schools and how it contributes to the learning process. http://www.sbcff.org
Guests: H. Edward Heron, Donna Stuart and Alison Cifuentes
 
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Santa Barbara City College

Airs Jan. 10-23, 2005

Guest John Romo talks about changes and controversy at SBCC. www.sbcc.cc.ca.us
 
Guest: John Romo, President/Superintendent, Santa Barbara City College
 
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art

           Airs Jan. 24-Feb. 6

Aspects of the Art Museum as an educational institute. www.sbmuseart.org
 

Guest: Dr. Jill Finsten
 
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Merit Pay For Teachers

Airs Feb. 7-20

Discussion about Governor Schwarzenegger's reform plan for schools and how it could change public education.
 
Guest:  Bob Pohl, School Strategic Planner Send a Question
 
Fighting Drugs and Alcohol in Schools

Airs Feb.21-Mar.6

Insight on the pressure youths experience and the resources available to fight drug and alcohol abuse.    http://www.cadasb.org   and   http://www.fightingback.org      805-963-1433
Guests:  Penny Jenkins, Executive Director / President CADA
 
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DONS Net.Café

Airs Mar 7 - 20

A successful business run by high school students develops
future career paths and skills for teens.   963-8597


 

Guests:  Le Ann Ben-Kinney, Instructor, Santa Barbara High School SBHS Students: Esperanza Ramirez, Ted Nevels, Jesus Maria Madrigal, Gisela Rodriguez, Mayra Orozco, Kyle Welton Send a Question
 
Parents, Teachers and Prep Sports

Airs Mar 21 - Apr 3

Discussion of tensions and conflicts between parents of student athletes and the kids' coaches.
Guests: Jon Lee, Coach, SMHS,  David Pintard, Parent, SBHS,  Mike Traphagen, Staff Writer, SB News-Press Send a Question
 
Relearning To Live

Airs April 4 - 17

Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara - teaching people with serious injury disabilities how to live again.  www.risb.org  569-8999

 

Guests: Max Selzer, Patient
Erin Barry, Physical Therapist
Melinda Staveley, President/CEO
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Health Careers Academy

Airs April 18 - May 1

Discussion about the value and importance this program is to San Marcos High School students with career goals in the medical field.
www.smroyals.org 967-4581

Guests: Sue Dachenhaus, Director
Brenda Rubio, Chelsea Pasmore, Ben Broida, SMHS Students

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Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Airs May 2 - 15

Founded in 1973/74, the longest running Writer's Conference.

www.sbwc.org 964-0367


 

Guests: Marcia Meier, Executive Director Barnaby Conrad, Conference Founder
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Santa Barbara Teach of the Year

Airs May 26 - 29

SANTA BARBARA TEACHER OF THE YEAR Celeste Darga, First Grade Teacher at Washington Elementary, shares the classroom concepts and techniques she uses that earned her the Santa Barbara Teach of the Year Award.
 

Guests: Celeste Darga Send a Question
 
Brian Sarvis, Superintendent, Santa Barbara School Districts

Airs May 30 - June 12

Brian Sarvis talks about what lies ahead for a new Superintendent.  http://www.sbsdk12.org     963-4338

Guests: Brian Sarvis, Superintendent Send a Question
 
Ida Rickborn, Superintendent, Goleta Union School District

Airs June 13 - 26

Soon retiring, Ida Rickborn shares her valuable insight on the challenging and controversial issues in our education system.
http://www.goleta.k12.ca.us    681-1200
 

Guests:  Ida Rickborn, Superintendent Send a Question
 
Fielding Graduate University

Airs June 27 - July 10

An exceptional and unique educational institute designed to meet the needs of adult students and mid-career professionals.  http://www.fielding.edu

Guests: Dr. Judith Kuipers Send a Question
 
La Cuesta High School

Airs July 11 - 24

An important alternative learning environment which has benefited our community for many years.  How much do you know about La Cuesta and what they do for our students?  Join us to hear more about this unique school.  http://www.sbsdk12.org/schools/secondary/lacuesta.shtml     966-0883


 

Guests: Kathleen Abney, Principal
Rebecca Solodon, Student
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Lancaster Speech Tournament - SBCC

Airs July 25 - Aug 7

A 15 year tradition, this year's Lancaster Speech Tournament held at SBCC was a highly competitive event. Join us and meet the Instructor and this year's three amazing SBCC Student Finalists.   http://www.sbcc.edu/communication/website/tournament.html  965-0581 x3950
 

Guests:  Emma Rolin, Instructor, Dept. of Communication
Jessica Smart, Eric Ramirez, Shawn Jacobson
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The Dunes Restoration Project

Airs Aug 8 - 21

Did you know there is a vital partnership happening in our school community between the California State Parks and Carpinteria Middle School? Watch and learn more about this important project and the numerous benefits being provided.  http://www.ccslp.org/dunes.htm   684-4141
 

Guests: Kim Castagna, Teacher, Canalino
Marie Lindsey, Park Interpretive Specialist, Carp State Beach
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Airs Aug 22 - Sept 4

Are you 50 years of age or older and enjoy learning about things such as communication or how to write your memoirs?  Join us and the Osher Staff to hear more about the unique courses offered for the pure joy of learning.  http://www.unex.ucsb.edu/olli/  893-4200

Guests: Holly Carmody, Program Director
Loy Lytle, Dean of Extended Learning Services
Thomas Scheff, PH.D., UCSB Professor Emeritus, Sociology
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Conversation with Brian Sarvis

Airs Sept 5 - 18

A discussion about local educational issues.
http://www.sbsdk12.org     963-4338

Guests: Brian Sarvis, Ed.D., Superintendent Santa Barbara School Districts Send a Question
 
Summit High School

Airs Sept 19 - Oct 2

Find out about this brand new public school dedicated to providing youths recovering from alcohol and drug abuse a safe and supportive chemical-free environment.   450-6811

Guests: Bill Cirone, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools
Mark Leufkens, Program Director/Teacher
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What's New At Santa Barbara City College

Airs Oct 3 - 16

Join us for a discussion about all of the "Hot Topics" SBCC has been dealing with.
http://www.sbcc.edu        965-0581
 

Guests:  John Romo, President
Jan Anderson, R.N.,M.S.N., Director of RN Program
Marsha Robertson, R.N.,M.N., Director of RHORC
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Computers For Families

Airs Oct 17 - 30

Join us for a look at the innovative county Computers For Families project.  Guests from Adams School and CFF Administration.
http://www.sbcff.org     964-4711

Guests: Kris White, Program Administrator, CFF
Matt Zuchowicz, Principal, Adams School
Michael Alvarez, Teacher, Adams School
Alfredo Gutierrez, 6th Grade Student, Adams School
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Conversation with Chancellor Yang

Airs Oct 31 - Nov 13

Hear about UCSB's plans for growth and development
UCSB     893-8000  

Guests: Henry T. Yang, Chancellor, UCSB
Marc Fisher, Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Design and Facilities, UCSB

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Conversation with Andrea Rifkin

Airs Nov 14 - 27


Inside tips on getting into the college of your choice.
www.choices4life.com            879-1571
 

Guests: Andrea Rifkin, MA. MBA Send a Question
 
Santa Barbara Zoo

     Airs Nov 28 - Dec 11

A look at the wide (wild) variety of educational programs available at the zoo.
Santa Barbara Zoo        962-5339

Guests:  Nancy McToldridge, Chief of Operations
Christopher Horrigan, Assistant Curator of Education
Gina Nichols, Elephant Program & Behavioral Husbandry Coordinator
Alan Varsik, General Curator
Jared Brach, Volunteer Coordinator
Valerie Olson, Docent
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Connecting to Success/Career Day

     Airs Dec 12 - 25, 2005

Hear about two high school programs helping students learn real world skills they need to prepare for the workplace.
Connecting To Success          (323) 957-1818
 

Guests: Tim Hackett, Junior Achievement Director of Development
Monica Marquez, Student, San Marcos High
David Tran, Student, Dos Pueblos High
Maureen O-Hagan, Teacher & Career Center Director, Santa Barbara High
Amber Bryce, Student, Santa Barbara High
 

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Creating College Opportunities

Airs Dec 26 - Jan 8, 2006

A unique college counseling program offered at Santa Barbara High School to help teens apply for the college of their dreams.
email:  dhodges@sbsdk12.org    966-9101 x280
 

Guests: David Hodges, Assistant Principal, SBHS
Noe Ramirez & Evelyn Funez - Students, SBHS
 

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Issues & Controversy in Carpinteria Schools

     Airs Jan 9 - 22, 2006

Paul Cordeiro, Superintendent of Carpinteria Schools discusses the decline in enrollment and other challenges facing the Carpinteria Schools.      684-4511
 

Guests:  Paul Cordeiro, Superintendent of Carpinteria Schools
 

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Construction Academy At Dos Pueblos High School

     Airs Jan 23 - Feb 5, 2006

A look at the vocational opportunity to provide basic construction skills for students at DPHS.
 

Guests:  Mike Ibach - Director of DP Construction Academy
Frank Schipper - President & CEO Frank Schipper Construction Company
 

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Santa Barbara Writers Conference Airs Feb 6 - 19, 2006
A discussion about the annual Writers Conference held in Santa Barbara.
http://www.sbwritersconference.com     455-8698 or 964-0367
Guests:  Marcia Meier, Executive Director, Santa Barbara Writers Conference
 

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School of Media Arts

Airs Feb 20 - March 5, 2006

 
Insights into SBCC's SOMA and how students are benefiting from this mutli media experience which includes film, graphic design, photography, journalism, multi media art and technology.   SBCC SOMA   965-0581 x2347


 
Guests:  Guy Smith, Director, Santa Barbara City College
India Allen , SBCC Student
Amber Lupton,  SBCC Student
 
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Educating The Community About Drugs

 
Airs March 6 - 19, 2006
An interesting and informative discussion about drugs with representatives from several different agencies.  A "must watch" for every parent or caregiver.
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse           963-1433
 
Guests:  Brent Mandrell, Tactical Patrol Force Sergeant, Santa Barbara Police Department
Michelle Falvey, Clinical Director, Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Pat Ebener, RAND Drug Policy Research Center
Shereen Khatapoush, Youth Services System Director, Fighting Back
 


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The Digital Classroom


Airs March 20 - April 2, 2006

Watch and learn about some of the creative and fun methods being used by a local teacher to motivate students to learn more about technology.
http://www.teacherweb.com                 681-1268 x311
http://www.brainpop.com
 
Guests: Ned Schoenwetter, Fourth Grade Teacher, Foothill Elementary School


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The New Okies Exhibit

Airs April 3 - 16, 2006

A different type of story, this program showcases an unusual SB News-Press photography exhibit featuring more than 50 staff photos hung with nine Depression-era images of Dust Bowl refugees from the 1930s. Today's New Okies are Mixtec Indians working as immigrant strawberry pickers to pick the county's No. 1 cash crop. The project is a partnership with the SBNP and the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and pays tribute to this group of immigrants.
Santa Barbara News-Press           564-5200
 

Guests:  Len Wood, Photo and Graphics Editor, Santa Barbara News-Press
Melinda Burns, Senior Writer, Santa Barbara News-Press

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A Conversation With Westmont College President
Airs April 17-30, 2006

Join Jerry Roberts and President Stan Gaede for a discussion about Westmont and the College's plans.  Westmont    565-6000

Guests:  Stan Gaede, President
 
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Foothill News Group

Airs May 1 - 14, 2006

Check out this talented group of students from Foothill Elementary School who are creating and producing their very own News show!
Foothill Elementary School        681-1268
 

Guests:  Ed Armstrong, Principal
Ned Schoenwetter, 4th Grade Teacher
Erin Rossow, Student
Hannah Harris, Student
Joshua Fosnight, Student
 

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Teaching Kids Not To Hate Airs May 15 - 28, 2006
Hear about the anti-bias messages being shared at local schools, as well as various organizations.  Anti-Defamation League   564-6670
 
Guests:  Julie Saltoun, Regional Director, Anti-Defamation League
Jacqueline Reid, Coordinator, No Place For Hate®
Chantel Braley, Student, San Marcos High School
 

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 Scholarships For City College

Airs May 29 - June 18, 2006

Foundation for SBCC helps students down the path to success with funding for scholarships, internships, support services and more. The Campaign for Student Success supports SBCC programs like Running Start, CARE, scholarships, certified nursing assistant training, and more.  Foundation for SBCC    730-4401
 
Guests:   Barbara Ben-Horin, CEO
Len Jarrott, Board Member

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 Summer Reading For Kids

Airs June 19 - July 2, 2006

A look at the Santa Barbara Public Library's Summer Reading Program for Kids, and a new book on Kid Ethics by local Author Illustrator and Sculptor Bud Bottoms.
Santa Barbara Public Library or call 564-5621.     Kid Ethics through Journey Publications

 
Guests:  Kathleen McIntosh, Children's Librarian, Central Library
Judy Savage, Children's Librarian, Goleta Branch
Bud Bottoms, Author Illustrator, "Kid Ethics from A to Z"
 
 

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 Housing and Educations

     Airs July 3 - 16, 2006

A discussion about how Peoples' Self-Help Housing helps families with important, much needed educational support.   Peoples' Self-Help Housing  962-5152 Santa Barbara, 781-3088 San Luis Obispo.
 
Guests:  Carol Brown - Senior Director of Programs, Peoples' Self-Help Housing
Carmen Ibanez - Coordinator, Education Enhancement, Peoples' Self-Help Housing
Martha and Eric Cervantes, Program Participants

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Fiesta In The Classroom Airs July 17 - 30, 2006
Learn about a new curriculum in school which teaches kids about California history and heritage.   El Camino Elementary School

 
Guests:  Erin Graffy, Fiesta Historian
Martin Corral, Teacher El Camino School

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 Private Business Helping Public Education Airs July 31 - Aug 13, 2006
The Teacher's Fund sponsored by Village Properties helps support local teachers by providing supplies not covered through school budgets.
Teacher's Fund   683-9051
 
Guests:  Renee Grubb, Co-owner, Village Properties
Dawn Villone, President, Echo Media, Inc.
Tricia Price, Principal, Summerland & Aliso Elementary Schools
 

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Last Update June 15, 2006