Central Washington School District Settles Lawsuit

The Brewster School District has agreed to the demands of Latino parents who alleged that the civil rights of their children were being violated. The lawsuit claimed that Latino students were relegated to second class citizens expected to achieve no better than orchard jobs. KPLU's Chana Joffe-Walt hears from the students and from the principal accused of unfairly disciplining Latino students. We also visit the school to see if and how things have changed.

Aired Monday, December 18 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on KPLU’s Morning Edition and again on All Things Considered.

Myspace Listener Feedback

In the latest Learning Curve, we looked at how what's written online by students can result in big headaches for schools. Principals are dealing with fights and nasty rumors that start on websites like Myspace. We asked listeners what they think of this trend and how much oversight schools should have over what students do online at home. In the latest Learning Curve, we look at how new technology is taking rumors and bullying to a new level. KPLU's Jennifer Wing reports.

Aired Monday, December 11 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on KPLU's Morning Edition and again on All Things Considered.

Gifted Kids

In the effort to raise struggling students to standard, are gifted children getting left behind? KCTS Connects explores the offerings for highly proficient students in Washington's public schools. Plus, with so many students battling for the few spots in top colleges, see what the experts say young people need these days to make the cut.

Aired Thursday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. on KCTS Connects.

Online Headaches for Educators

Texting on cell phones and saying outrageous things on websites like Myspace have replaced passing notes and talking on the phone for teenagers. Even though students are doing this outside of school, hurtful things that are written can cause trouble in the classroom. In the latest Learning Curve, we look at how new technology is taking rumors and bullying to a new level. KPLU's Jennifer Wing reports.

Aired Monday, December 4 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on KPLU's Morning Edition and again on All Things Considered.

Preschoolers And Aggression

Preschool kids are exhibiting more aggressive behavior than ever before. On the next Learning Curve, KPLU Education reporter Gary Davis examines the reasons for this and looks at what's being done to help aggressive kids and their parents modify these behaviors.

Aired Monday, November 20 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on KPLU's Morning Edition and again on All Things Considered.

Closing a School

Saying goodbye is never easy. But it's something the students, teachers and staff are doing this year at Viewlands Elementary in North Seattle. Join KPLU's Jennifer Wing as she takes a look at school closures in Seattle through the experience of this elementary — before it closes its doors for good.

Aired Monday, October 30 at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. on KPLU's Morning Edition and again on All Things Considered.

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