Berkeley’s winter shelter was open Wednesday night after cold, wet weather was forecast overnight.

KCBS Radio’s Bob Butler reports it’s a chance for the homeless to sleep in a warm, safe place... at least for a night.

 

photo: Sheree Snead

Berkeley&rsquo;s winter shelter was open Wednesday night after cold, wet weather was forecast overnight. KCBS Radio&rsquo;s Bob Butler reports it&rsquo;s a chance for the homeless to sleep in a warm, safe place... at least for a night.
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photo: Sheree Snead

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Berkeley Winter Shelter Open Because of Cold and Rain

Teachers are firing back in the face of lawsuits and administrator retaliation as a growing sect of parents and school leadership have been pushing teachers to inflate grades. 

This has education experts concerned about a growing trend of districts undermining teacher autonomy, and disregarding protests from educators who emphasize the importance of accurate grades.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Laura Link, teaching and leadership professor at the University of North Dakota 

Teachers are firing back in the face of lawsuits and administrator retaliation as a growing sect of parents and school leadership have been pushing teachers to inflate grades. 
This has education experts concerned about a growing trend of districts undermining teacher autonomy, and disregarding protests from educators who emphasize the importance of accurate grades.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro spoke with Laura Link, teaching and leadership professor at the University of North Dakota

Why teachers are suing school districts over grading policies

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a St. Louis police sergeant in a case that's essentially lowered the bar for proving discrimination claims.

And while the ruling is being heralded as a win for workers, experts say conservative groups are eyeing the new law as a way to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion work initiatives.

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Daquiri Steele, law professor at the University of Alabama, she's an expert in civil right and employment discrimination.

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a St. Louis police sergeant in a case that's essentially lowered the bar for proving discrimination claims.
And while the ruling is being heralded as a win for workers, experts say conservative groups are eyeing the new law as a way to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion work initiatives.
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke with Daquiri Steele, law professor at the University of Alabama, she's an expert in civil right and employment discrimination.

Supreme Court shifts discrimination claim standard, sparks concern for diversity initiatives

Preteens have been purchasing anti aging products which can be dangerous to their health at their young ages.

KCBS Radio's Cathy Whitman reports on the practice and what's being done to stop it.  

Preteens have been purchasing anti aging products which can be dangerous to their health at their young ages.
KCBS Radio's Cathy Whitman reports on the practice and what's being done to stop it.

Berkeley Winter Shelter Open Because of Cold and Rain

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