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Community Colleges – Training Students for the Front Lines

Season 4 Episode 8

Meet graduates of a new program in San Diego that trains community college students how to work on the front lines with the homeless. Discover how Yuba College is making changes to its police academy in the wake of George Floyd’s death, teaching cadets how to de-escalate common situations. Go inside a unique program in Sacramento that trains students how to become licensed morticians.

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The Rise of E-Sports
26:46
Meet an award-winning E-Sports team in Fullerton.
A Place for Students
26:46
Go inside a new “Wellness Center” where students can take a mental health break.
Exploring Careers
26:46
Go inside a brand-new career technical education center.
A Return to School
26:46
Students return to school after remote learning.
Community Colleges – Teaching Zoo
26:46
Step inside a unique zoo in Southern California run by community college students.
Community Colleges – Aspiring Entrepreneurs
26:46
Meet aspiring entrepreneurs learning how to pitch their product and app ideas.
Community Colleges – Taking to the Stage
26:46
Social justice issues take center stage at this South Central LA community college theater
Social Emotional Learning
26:46
Discover how teachers weave social emotional learning into academic subjects, how student “EQ Ambassadors” support their fellow teens, and more.
Beyond the Classroom
26:46
Discover how the Monterey Bay Aquarium takes a deep dive into education, how school employees are reimagining their jobs during the pandemic, how a park interpreter leads students from L.A. on a virtual field trip, and more.
Teaching in a Pandemic
26:46
Discover how a Kern County school put on a virtual concert to help raise spirits during the pandemic, and more.
Focusing on Mental Health
26:46
Meet an Elk Grove teacher who is using yoga to help her students balance their mental and physical health during the pandemic, and more.
Community Colleges: Learning and Helping During the Pandemic
26:46
California’s community colleges are still teaching students and enabling them to help.
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