We’re going to hit you with two stories about two men who suddenly had to figure out local government — after it completely changed their lives.

One became a political activist after spending months in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. The other became one of the youngest city councilmembers ever in San Diego after realizing how the city's government had left his community behind.

Here’s how they changed San Diego – and how you can, too.

Learn more at vosd.org/sd101

We&rsquo;re going to hit you with two stories about two men who suddenly had to figure out local government &mdash; after it completely changed their lives.
One became a political activist after spending months in jail for a crime he didn&rsquo;t commit. The other became one of the youngest city councilmembers ever in San Diego after realizing how the city's government had left his community behind.
Here&rsquo;s how they changed San Diego &ndash; and how you can, too.
Learn more at <a href="https://vosd.org/sd101">vosd.org/sd101</a>

Keeping up with the issues and institutions that shape our region can be confusing. That’s where we come in. We’re going to teach you how the whole region works — and the people and systems that govern San Diego. With each episode, you’ll learn a little bit more so you can get involved in the decisions that impact your life.

Keeping up with the issues and institutions that shape our region can be confusing. That&rsquo;s where we come in. We&rsquo;re going to teach you how the whole region works &mdash; and the people and systems that govern San Diego. With each episode, you&rsquo;ll learn a little bit more so you can get involved in the decisions that impact your life.

San Diego 101

Your Role in Local Government

When parents get involved at school, that generally means their kids will do better.

But getting involved isn’t easy — at least not for all parents. School districts can be baffling bureaucracies, filled with tons of committees and confusing acronyms that all impact the quality of a kid’s education.

In this final episode of the season, we break down how schools work — and how parents have made it work for them. (Plus, hosts Maya and Adriana call up their own parents.)

Resources for parents of kids with disabilities: 

iepday.org

efrconline.org

Support SD101 and local explanatory journalism at vosd.org/give

When parents get involved at school, that generally means their kids will do better.
But getting involved isn&rsquo;t easy &mdash; at least not for all parents. School districts can be baffling bureaucracies, filled with tons of committees and confusing acronyms that all impact the quality of a kid&rsquo;s education.
In this final episode of the season, we break down how schools work &mdash; and how parents have made it work for them. (Plus, hosts Maya and Adriana call up their own parents.)
Resources for parents of kids with disabilities:&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.iepday.org/">iepday.org</a>
<a href="https://efrconline.org/">efrconline.org</a>
Support SD101 and local explanatory journalism at <a href="https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=vosd&amp;amount=15&amp;installmentPeriod=monthly&amp;campaign=701f3000001Dna8">vosd.org/give</a>

Parents Changing Schools

Homelessness, and what causes it, is complex. Our own assumptions about people who experience homelessness can often keep us from fully understanding the big, complicated issue that it is.

In this episode, we’re going to hear from experts and people who have experienced homelessness to explain what’s right — and what’s wrong — about our most common assumptions.

Learn more at sd101.org

Support San Diego 101 at vosd.org/give

Homelessness, and what causes it, is complex. Our own assumptions about people who experience homelessness can often keep us from fully understanding the big, complicated issue that it is.
In this episode, we&rsquo;re going to hear from experts and people who have experienced homelessness to explain what&rsquo;s right &mdash; and what&rsquo;s wrong &mdash; about our most common assumptions.
Learn more at <a href="https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/san-diego-101-3/">sd101.org</a>
Support San Diego 101 at <a href="https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=vosd&amp;amount=15&amp;installmentPeriod=monthly&amp;campaign=701f3000001Dna8">vosd.org/give</a>

Three Myths About Homelessness

The 2020 Census data shows that San Diego is more diverse than ever, with especially large growth in its Asian and Latino populations.

But there are also big, thriving communities that we have very little information about. They're effectively hidden by the Census, a standard bearer of data for the country. So, who are these hidden communities? And how can they be revealed?

Learn more at sd101.org

Support San Diego 101 at vosd.org/give

The 2020 Census data shows that San Diego is more diverse than ever, with especially large growth in its Asian and Latino populations.
But there are also big, thriving communities that we have very little information about. They're effectively hidden by the Census, a standard bearer of data for the country. So, who are these hidden communities? And how can they be revealed?
Learn more at <a href="https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/san-diego-101-3/">sd101.org</a>
Support San Diego 101 at <a href="https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=vosd&amp;amount=15&amp;installmentPeriod=monthly&amp;campaign=701f3000001Dna8">vosd.org/give</a>

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