Tag archive for ‘education’
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Teaching English in Korea comes with its own lessons
What does a teacher do when she asks her students to perform a task and she’s met with blank stares? Emily Shapiro, a CSUB graduate who is teaching English in Korea, found out recently. Read her latest dispatch from Seoul.
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Another brick out of the wall: Evolving journalism ethics
Technology and the down economy have created a tumultuous time for ethical issues in the media industry. But it has also created a time of experimentation, out of which websites such as Bakersfield Express have been born. Join BE editor Jennifer Baldwin and other local news experts for a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism Ethics” at 7 p.m., May 19, at CSUB.
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Join the BE team as we walk to support the arts
The Walk for the Arts on Saturday, May 15, is a 5K ramble around Bakersfield’s Downtown Arts District. Organized by the Arts Council of Kern, it is a fundraiser for organizations to raise money for their arts programs. Join the Bakersfield Express team to support the arts and our mission for “Expressing community through arts, culture and civic involvement.”
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Garden Fest is ‘Green and Clean’ at Bakersfield College
BC’s horticulture department hosts the day-long Garden Fest on April 24 with gardening workshops, a plant sale, cooking demonstrations, floral design, pet care, outdoor leisure, a hybrid car show, and arts and crafts.
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Public mural unveiled as latest in fight against graffiti
Former tagger Thomas Lucero joins Bakersfield’s anti-graffiti movement by helping paint a mural at the Stop the Violence headquarters in East Bakersfield.
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Escalante inspired all to ‘Stand and Deliver’
If I were still in school and one of my teachers had died, writes Louis Medina, I couldn’t have been sadder than when I learned this week of the death of Jaime Escalante, 79, who inspired so many to succeed – including Edward James Olmos, who immortalized Escalante in his stunning portrayal in the movie “Stand and Deliver.” Escalante gave everyone hope.
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Quality of Life: Kern tops Central Valley in teen births
Valley Public Radio correspondent Shellie Branco profiles a teen mom in Shafter to kick off a discussion of teen pregnancy and parenting for KVPR’s Quality of Life program. Read her story and share your thoughts on what, if anything, the government should do to help teen parents.
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Documentary play examines 1992 L.A. riots
Bakersfield College performing arts students presents “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” March 4 to 13. The play documents real people affected by the L.A. riots resulting from the Rodney King verdict.
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In digital age, journalism ethics are more vital than ever
Philosophy professor and director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics at CSUB, Christopher Meyers has published a new book by leading scholars. “Journalism Ethics, a Philosopher’s Approach” tackles ethics as traditional media meets new media online through blogs, celebrity news, and just plain “crud.”
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Celebrity readers promote books for low-income children
Local community leaders will read books to children at Russo’s Books on Saturday, Feb. 27, to promote awareness of First Book – Bakersfield. Russo’s will donate a portion of the day’s sales to the local organization.
