1 00:00:01,233 --> 00:00:03,266 Christina: Coming up on Inside California Education: 2 00:00:03,300 --> 00:00:06,000 Melyna: There's kids who be bullied right 3 00:00:06,033 --> 00:00:08,200 there, and I would see that and be like 4 00:00:08,233 --> 00:00:10,800 'Hey guys, you might not do that.' 5 00:00:10,833 --> 00:00:12,333 Christina: See how the Safe School 6 00:00:12,366 --> 00:00:14,766 Ambassadors program is teaching teens how to 7 00:00:14,800 --> 00:00:17,233 speak up against bullies and defuse conflicts. 8 00:00:17,266 --> 00:00:19,166 Devonyo: Your choices do have consequences... 9 00:00:19,200 --> 00:00:21,500 Christina: UC Merced college students tell 10 00:00:21,533 --> 00:00:24,200 their personal stories to eighth graders in 11 00:00:24,233 --> 00:00:25,200 Merced County. 12 00:00:25,233 --> 00:00:27,566 How these simple acts are reducing crime and 13 00:00:27,600 --> 00:00:28,833 improving graduation rates. 14 00:00:28,866 --> 00:00:30,300 Roxanna: Are you guys going to include that as 15 00:00:30,333 --> 00:00:31,400 part of your collaboration time? 16 00:00:31,433 --> 00:00:33,500 Christina: A day in the life of a school principal 17 00:00:33,533 --> 00:00:34,466 in West Sacramento. 18 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:35,766 How are we doing? 19 00:00:35,800 --> 00:00:36,766 Hello! 20 00:00:36,800 --> 00:00:38,666 Christina: And an alternative school in Napa 21 00:00:38,700 --> 00:00:41,600 is reaching students with innovative methods, from 22 00:00:41,633 --> 00:00:43,966 yoga to community service. 23 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:47,033 It's all next on Inside California Education! 24 00:00:47,066 --> 00:00:50,300 Annc: Funding for Inside California Education 25 00:00:50,333 --> 00:00:52,200 is made possible by: 26 00:00:52,233 --> 00:00:54,566 Since 1985, the California Lottery 27 00:00:54,600 --> 00:00:56,666 has raised more than $32 billion dollars 28 00:00:56,700 --> 00:00:58,600 in supplemental funding for California's 29 00:00:58,633 --> 00:01:00,500 11-hundred public school districts from 30 00:01:00,533 --> 00:01:01,833 kindergarten through college. 31 00:01:01,866 --> 00:01:05,833 That's approximately $191 for each full-time student 32 00:01:05,866 --> 00:01:09,466 based on $1.5 billion contributed in fiscal year 33 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:10,533 2016-17. 34 00:01:10,566 --> 00:01:13,533 With caring teachers, committed administrators, 35 00:01:13,566 --> 00:01:16,666 and active parents, every public school student can 36 00:01:16,700 --> 00:01:18,266 realize their dreams. 37 00:01:18,300 --> 00:01:22,366 The California Lottery: Imagine the Possibilities. 38 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:24,966 The Stuart Foundation: Improving life outcomes 39 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:28,100 for young people through education 40 00:01:28,133 --> 00:01:42,433 ♪♪♪ 41 00:01:42,466 --> 00:01:43,800 Christina: Thanks for joining us on 42 00:01:43,833 --> 00:01:45,500 Inside California Education. 43 00:01:45,533 --> 00:01:46,766 I'm Christina Salerno. 44 00:01:46,800 --> 00:01:49,066 We begin in Fairfield, where a major effort 45 00:01:49,100 --> 00:01:51,700 is underway to put an end to bullying. 46 00:01:51,733 --> 00:01:53,366 High school students are learning techniques 47 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:55,833 to step in and speak up 48 00:01:55,866 --> 00:01:57,733 when they see somebody being mistreated. 49 00:01:57,766 --> 00:02:03,166 ♪♪♪ 50 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:09,766 (Teens roll playing) Here let us help you... 51 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:12,800 You a nerd, get out! 52 00:02:12,833 --> 00:02:15,333 You a nerd, get out! 53 00:02:15,366 --> 00:02:16,166 Christina: Here's a scene you might see 54 00:02:16,200 --> 00:02:17,300 in a classroom. 55 00:02:17,333 --> 00:02:19,166 Bullying and taunting. 56 00:02:19,200 --> 00:02:20,900 But then, someone steps in. 57 00:02:20,933 --> 00:02:22,133 You want to be in our group? 58 00:02:22,166 --> 00:02:23,733 -I would like that. 59 00:02:23,766 --> 00:02:25,666 -You can be in our group. 60 00:02:25,700 --> 00:02:27,466 -Thank you. 61 00:02:27,500 --> 00:02:28,633 Christina: Practice makes perfect, 62 00:02:28,666 --> 00:02:29,700 as they say. 63 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:32,266 That's why these teenagers at Fairfield High School 64 00:02:32,300 --> 00:02:34,533 are practicing ways to intervene if they see 65 00:02:34,566 --> 00:02:36,800 someone being bullied on campus. 66 00:02:36,833 --> 00:02:39,200 So when the time comes, they'll be ready. 67 00:02:39,233 --> 00:02:40,100 (Teens acting out scene) 68 00:02:40,133 --> 00:02:44,100 >>Ones over here. >>Twos are that way. 69 00:02:44,133 --> 00:02:45,366 >>-I'm a one. 70 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:46,966 >>Not today sweetie. 71 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,100 Next time. 72 00:02:48,133 --> 00:02:49,133 Go over there. 73 00:02:49,166 --> 00:02:51,433 >>We don't want a bad grade because of you. 74 00:02:51,466 --> 00:02:53,100 >>You ain't gonna do work anyways. 75 00:02:53,133 --> 00:02:54,866 >>Not to be mean or anything, but you just - 76 00:02:54,900 --> 00:02:57,466 >>I can do it. I can help you guys. 77 00:02:57,500 --> 00:03:00,400 >>I think we're fine, but thanks for your help. 78 00:03:00,433 --> 00:03:01,333 >>Alright guys, that's enough. 79 00:03:01,366 --> 00:03:03,400 >>Who are you? 80 00:03:03,433 --> 00:03:04,600 (pulls her away) 81 00:03:04,633 --> 00:03:05,466 Eric: We do all this role play, 82 00:03:05,500 --> 00:03:06,600 all this rehearsal. 83 00:03:06,633 --> 00:03:08,133 We create this safe space for them to actually step 84 00:03:08,166 --> 00:03:11,066 up and practice what it is like, and to build this 85 00:03:11,100 --> 00:03:14,666 network of humans they can rely on. 86 00:03:14,700 --> 00:03:17,133 And I think the one tool they come away with, 87 00:03:17,166 --> 00:03:19,433 is the sense of ok "I have a voice." 88 00:03:19,466 --> 00:03:20,633 Eric: Did he make a big to-do? 89 00:03:20,666 --> 00:03:22,166 Did he make a big chorus and a bunch of noise? 90 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:23,366 What did he do? 91 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:26,533 He just walked up, said nu-uh, and pulled her 92 00:03:26,566 --> 00:03:27,866 away, right. 93 00:03:27,900 --> 00:03:29,433 Christina: Eric Rubin is a trainer with 94 00:03:29,466 --> 00:03:30,600 Community Matters. 95 00:03:30,633 --> 00:03:32,733 The non-profit group teaches students how to 96 00:03:32,766 --> 00:03:34,933 deal with bullies through a program called 97 00:03:34,966 --> 00:03:37,066 Safe School Ambassadors. 98 00:03:37,100 --> 00:03:38,966 Diana: It's not just being able to stand up 99 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:40,000 and intervene. 100 00:03:40,033 --> 00:03:42,600 It's really being able, first off, to be aware 101 00:03:42,633 --> 00:03:43,733 of what's going on. 102 00:03:43,766 --> 00:03:46,366 And then learn really appropriate, safe ways to 103 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:49,833 intervene and then over time the influence that 104 00:03:49,866 --> 00:03:52,300 students have on each other has a real chance 105 00:03:52,333 --> 00:03:54,166 of changing the social norm. 106 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:56,333 But ultimately, it's the kids that determine the 107 00:03:56,366 --> 00:03:59,300 social norm if that's cool or not to do. 108 00:03:59,333 --> 00:04:01,400 Melyna: Lunchtime is a big spot where 109 00:04:01,433 --> 00:04:02,633 I found my voice. 110 00:04:02,666 --> 00:04:06,466 There's kids who be bullied right there, and 111 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:07,800 I would like see that and be like 112 00:04:07,833 --> 00:04:10,433 'Hey guys, you might not do that.' 113 00:04:10,466 --> 00:04:13,000 Or I use do one of our training techniques, which 114 00:04:13,033 --> 00:04:15,466 is distract, so I'd be like, 'Hey I need this guy 115 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:17,666 or I need this girl for this' something like that. 116 00:04:17,700 --> 00:04:19,900 And take them away. 117 00:04:19,933 --> 00:04:21,700 Christina: Melyna is one of dozens of safe school 118 00:04:21,733 --> 00:04:23,900 ambassadors at Fairfield High. 119 00:04:23,933 --> 00:04:26,100 She was hand-picked for the program - like all of 120 00:04:26,133 --> 00:04:28,300 these students - because her teachers know that she 121 00:04:28,333 --> 00:04:31,800 has social influence at this school. 122 00:04:31,833 --> 00:04:33,466 Melyna: People don't trust teachers as much because 123 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:35,200 they're not on their age level. 124 00:04:35,233 --> 00:04:37,133 They're not in your circles. 125 00:04:37,166 --> 00:04:39,433 They don't hear what us kids can hear. 126 00:04:39,466 --> 00:04:41,833 So when we go and we separate it, they're like 127 00:04:41,866 --> 00:04:43,166 'ok maybe we shouldn't do this.' 128 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,433 Versus a teacher, they're like 'oh I'm not going to 129 00:04:45,466 --> 00:04:47,033 listen to this teacher.' 130 00:04:47,066 --> 00:04:49,166 Rick: What we've found in 17 years of research is 131 00:04:49,200 --> 00:04:51,933 that those kids use those skills on the average of 132 00:04:51,966 --> 00:04:54,233 twice a day. 133 00:04:54,266 --> 00:04:56,633 So imagine if you've got 40 kids, and in this 134 00:04:56,666 --> 00:04:58,966 school now almost 100, who twice a day are 135 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:03,066 interrupting, de-escalating, preventing, 136 00:05:03,100 --> 00:05:05,400 or stopping something bad from happening. 137 00:05:05,433 --> 00:05:08,266 What happens is the school can see decreases in 138 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:12,133 fights, decreases in reportable offenses, and 139 00:05:12,166 --> 00:05:14,566 they can start to see an increase in kids 140 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:16,133 feeling safer. 141 00:05:16,166 --> 00:05:19,133 Rick: You are the eyes and ears of this school. 142 00:05:19,166 --> 00:05:20,966 You see hear and know things that adults 143 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:22,100 don't know. 144 00:05:22,133 --> 00:05:23,200 You are on the scene of . . . 145 00:05:23,233 --> 00:05:24,466 Christina: Rick Phillips is a former principal who 146 00:05:24,500 --> 00:05:27,433 founded the program after the 1999 Columbine High 147 00:05:27,466 --> 00:05:28,800 School shooting. 148 00:05:28,833 --> 00:05:31,433 He wanted to empower kids to get involved before a 149 00:05:31,466 --> 00:05:33,633 situation turns tragic. 150 00:05:33,666 --> 00:05:37,366 Shannon: We frequently will get a email, text 151 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:40,466 message, umm from a student who's a Safe 152 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:44,133 School Ambassador who is an Ambassador trying to 153 00:05:44,166 --> 00:05:45,933 let us know about something going on campus. 154 00:05:45,966 --> 00:05:47,400 There's two students over here. 155 00:05:47,433 --> 00:05:50,200 They're seem to be getting into a verbal argument. 156 00:05:50,233 --> 00:05:52,500 Or even there's a student over here who 157 00:05:52,533 --> 00:05:53,733 looks really sad. 158 00:05:53,766 --> 00:05:58,100 Having eyes and ears everywhere is extremely 159 00:05:58,133 --> 00:05:59,900 beneficial to our program. 160 00:05:59,933 --> 00:06:01,733 Christina: The training isn't all serious. 161 00:06:01,766 --> 00:06:03,566 There's a lot of fun, too. 162 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:05,900 Eric: So we're doing all three sounds ready, one two 163 00:06:05,933 --> 00:06:06,833 ready go! 164 00:06:06,866 --> 00:06:19,466 (funny noises) 165 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:22,066 Christina: Students participate in a lot of ice breakers. 166 00:06:22,100 --> 00:06:24,533 It's a chance to get to know each other outside of 167 00:06:24,566 --> 00:06:26,433 their usual social circle. 168 00:06:26,466 --> 00:06:28,466 Chyna: When you bring all these kids in, there are 169 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:30,966 kids from multiple different groups here, 170 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:34,133 like we have basketball players and cheerleaders 171 00:06:34,166 --> 00:06:35,533 and AVID kids. 172 00:06:35,566 --> 00:06:37,933 And you know like with our groups we're intermingled, 173 00:06:37,966 --> 00:06:39,766 so it gives you the chance to know people that 174 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:41,833 usually you wouldn't have the courage to talk to 175 00:06:41,866 --> 00:06:43,533 outside of this. 176 00:06:43,566 --> 00:06:45,166 Shari: So many high school students feel so isolated. 177 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:48,533 Their impression is that their situations are so 178 00:06:48,566 --> 00:06:50,533 unique, their struggles are so unique, that nobody 179 00:06:50,566 --> 00:06:52,500 would understand, nobody could ever connect to what 180 00:06:52,533 --> 00:06:54,433 I'm going through or whatever I've seen. 181 00:06:54,466 --> 00:06:56,066 And through some of these trainings, like the 182 00:06:56,100 --> 00:06:58,733 "crossing the line" activity, they really are 183 00:06:58,766 --> 00:07:01,866 able to understand that so many other people share 184 00:07:01,900 --> 00:07:04,266 similar experiences and that there's so much 185 00:07:04,300 --> 00:07:07,100 support to be had with that. 186 00:07:07,133 --> 00:07:08,800 "Crossing the line" I heard someone using a 187 00:07:08,833 --> 00:07:11,633 racist or homophobic slur, and I said nu-uh. 188 00:07:11,666 --> 00:07:14,533 Isabel: I was bullied myself and throughout 189 00:07:14,566 --> 00:07:18,600 sophomore year to junior year, I think I stood up 190 00:07:18,633 --> 00:07:20,166 for myself. 191 00:07:20,200 --> 00:07:21,866 There's this one time in class I was bullied 192 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:24,033 because I was wearing something. 193 00:07:24,066 --> 00:07:27,166 But it seemed like I was still in middle school, 194 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,433 wearing little knit sweaters and knit mittens. 195 00:07:29,466 --> 00:07:32,266 I was like, 'You have your own style, I have mine. 196 00:07:32,300 --> 00:07:33,766 Please leave me alone.' 197 00:07:33,800 --> 00:07:35,866 And I felt confident, I was standing up for 198 00:07:35,900 --> 00:07:36,633 myself. 199 00:07:36,666 --> 00:07:38,566 I was me. 200 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:40,566 Safe school ambassadors helped me stand up 201 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:42,066 for myself. 202 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:43,700 Christina: Safe School Ambassadors is now 203 00:07:43,733 --> 00:07:46,066 in place in nearly 2,000 schools 204 00:07:46,100 --> 00:07:47,666 across the country. 205 00:07:47,700 --> 00:07:50,533 The program is designed to be self-sustaining. 206 00:07:50,566 --> 00:07:52,800 So after a few years of training from Community 207 00:07:52,833 --> 00:07:55,533 Matters, the schools take ownership. 208 00:07:55,566 --> 00:07:58,066 That means it's up to students like Adrian 209 00:07:58,100 --> 00:08:00,266 to keep the tradition going. 210 00:08:00,300 --> 00:08:03,133 Adrian: It's a great way to show love, you know. 211 00:08:03,166 --> 00:08:06,266 'Cause that's what a lot of this world needs. 212 00:08:06,300 --> 00:08:08,166 You know, more love. 213 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:09,933 We have a lot of hate in the world. 214 00:08:09,966 --> 00:08:12,566 And being able to be an ambassador is a great 215 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:14,700 opportunity to show that love. 216 00:08:14,733 --> 00:08:16,266 Chyna: When I see bullying before, I just would 217 00:08:16,300 --> 00:08:17,700 steer clear of it. 218 00:08:17,733 --> 00:08:19,600 Now I would step up and try and 219 00:08:19,633 --> 00:08:20,733 make a difference in it. 220 00:08:20,766 --> 00:08:22,766 Melyna: I really found my voice here and I feel safe 221 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:25,366 here in this environment, and I hope others do too 222 00:08:25,400 --> 00:08:27,066 when we try and help them. 223 00:08:27,100 --> 00:08:29,266 Rick: It truly can save lives, but more 224 00:08:29,300 --> 00:08:31,400 importantly, I think it does is it changes the 225 00:08:31,433 --> 00:08:34,500 climate of the school to be a more compassionate 226 00:08:34,533 --> 00:08:39,500 and caring place. 227 00:08:39,533 --> 00:08:41,533 Narr: As many as one in three students say they 228 00:08:41,566 --> 00:08:43,333 have been bullied at school. 229 00:08:43,366 --> 00:08:45,766 Studies show girls tend to be the victims of social 230 00:08:45,800 --> 00:08:48,800 and cyberbullying, while boys often bear the brunt 231 00:08:48,833 --> 00:08:50,766 of physical attacks. 232 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:53,166 Research shows parents can help break the bullying 233 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,666 cycle by talking to their kids about it, and 234 00:08:55,700 --> 00:08:58,133 encouraging them to participate in teams and 235 00:08:58,166 --> 00:09:01,266 activities they love. 236 00:09:01,300 --> 00:09:02,900 Christina: Let's head next to the central valley town 237 00:09:02,933 --> 00:09:05,800 of Merced, which suffers from higher crime rates 238 00:09:05,833 --> 00:09:07,766 compared to the state average. 239 00:09:07,800 --> 00:09:09,833 Merced officials are trying to counter the 240 00:09:09,866 --> 00:09:12,500 violence by increasing graduation rates 241 00:09:12,533 --> 00:09:14,300 and they're doing it with the help of 242 00:09:14,333 --> 00:09:15,800 local college students. 243 00:09:15,833 --> 00:09:20,966 ♪♪♪ 244 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:22,300 Monica: So we're actually going to get 245 00:09:22,333 --> 00:09:23,533 started right now and the first part of my 246 00:09:23,566 --> 00:09:25,766 presentation is going to be my narrative. 247 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:28,300 I'm telling you my story for lots of reasons, one 248 00:09:28,333 --> 00:09:30,600 of them is that I want you to know that. 249 00:09:30,633 --> 00:09:33,366 I come from real struggles, and um I want 250 00:09:33,400 --> 00:09:35,133 you to know I was able to do it even though I was 251 00:09:35,166 --> 00:09:36,666 pretty far down. 252 00:09:36,700 --> 00:09:39,000 Christina: MONICA PERALES HAS ONE SHOT TO TRY TO 253 00:09:39,033 --> 00:09:41,366 CONNECT TO EIGHTH GRADERS AT WEAVER MIDDLE SCHOOL 254 00:09:41,400 --> 00:09:42,966 IN MERCED, CALIFORNIA. 255 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:46,100 Monica: We're there for more than just saying 256 00:09:46,133 --> 00:09:48,066 things like "You need to do well." 257 00:09:48,100 --> 00:09:50,833 Uh we're there to show them that it is possible. 258 00:09:50,866 --> 00:09:52,766 Monica: And I was still able to go to college 259 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,866 and it was hard. 260 00:09:54,900 --> 00:09:56,333 I can't stress that enough, but it was 261 00:09:56,366 --> 00:09:57,800 so worth it. 262 00:09:57,833 --> 00:09:59,566 Because now I get to say that I was the first one 263 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:01,333 in my family to graduate, I get to say I'm the first 264 00:10:01,366 --> 00:10:04,166 one in my family to go to college. 265 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:06,900 And that is, I'm just so proud of myself for that. 266 00:10:06,933 --> 00:10:08,466 Christina: MONICA IS A UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 267 00:10:08,500 --> 00:10:11,600 MERCED STUDENT WHO HOPES HER PERSONAL STORY WILL 268 00:10:11,633 --> 00:10:14,700 INSPIRE THE YOUNG AUDIENCE TO STAY IN SCHOOL. 269 00:10:14,733 --> 00:10:16,700 Monica: If they know we care maybe then they would 270 00:10:16,733 --> 00:10:19,000 start to think that they are worth it. 271 00:10:19,033 --> 00:10:22,500 That they are capable of doing things that maybe 272 00:10:22,533 --> 00:10:24,566 they didn't think they were before. 273 00:10:24,600 --> 00:10:26,533 Christina: SHE'S PART OF A COOPERATIVE PROGRAM CALLED 274 00:10:26,566 --> 00:10:29,100 MERCED COUNTY PROJECT TEN PERCENT..... 275 00:10:29,133 --> 00:10:31,233 THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE 276 00:10:31,266 --> 00:10:33,600 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES BY TEN PERCENT 277 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:34,900 IN MERCED COUNTY. 278 00:10:34,933 --> 00:10:36,766 Christina: IT'S A UNITED EFFORT BETWEEN MERCED 279 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:38,900 COUNTY'S OFFICE OF EDUCATION, THE DISTRICT 280 00:10:38,933 --> 00:10:40,400 ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND UC MERCED..... 281 00:10:40,433 --> 00:10:42,900 ♪♪♪ 282 00:10:42,933 --> 00:10:43,866 Monica: And we're going to go through 283 00:10:43,900 --> 00:10:45,500 an activity so make your eyes are closed. 284 00:10:45,533 --> 00:10:46,233 So no peeking. 285 00:10:46,266 --> 00:10:47,166 I see you! 286 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,133 I see you. 287 00:10:48,166 --> 00:10:49,933 Christina: TEAMS OF UC MERCED COLLEGE STUDENTS 288 00:10:49,966 --> 00:10:51,833 ARE DEPLOYED TO JUNIOR HIGHS THROUGHOUT 289 00:10:51,866 --> 00:10:53,300 MERCED COUNTY. 290 00:10:53,333 --> 00:10:54,700 Steve: Middle school students are making key 291 00:10:54,733 --> 00:10:56,600 decisions about who they are. 292 00:10:56,633 --> 00:10:59,033 And it's a critical time for them to understand 293 00:10:59,066 --> 00:11:01,700 that they can achieve more and aspire to more than 294 00:11:01,733 --> 00:11:04,133 perhaps they thought they could. 295 00:11:04,166 --> 00:11:06,200 Christina: PROJECT TEN PERCENT WAS INSPIRED 296 00:11:06,233 --> 00:11:08,466 BY A STUDY THAT FOUND IF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 297 00:11:08,500 --> 00:11:10,700 RATES INCREASED BY 10 PERCENTAGE POINTS, THEN 298 00:11:10,733 --> 00:11:14,066 CALIFORNIA COULD AVOID FOUR HUNDRED HOMICIDES 299 00:11:14,100 --> 00:11:17,333 AND 20 THOUSAND AGGRAVATED ASSAULTS. 300 00:11:17,366 --> 00:11:20,166 (Cell door closing) 301 00:11:20,200 --> 00:11:23,866 Steve: That degree is is more than just a 302 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:25,633 rite of passage for students. 303 00:11:25,666 --> 00:11:30,033 It really is the passport to a job, to college, to a 304 00:11:30,066 --> 00:11:32,266 productive life. 305 00:11:32,300 --> 00:11:33,700 Monica: Maybe money is an issue but I want you to 306 00:11:33,733 --> 00:11:36,033 know it's possible and I'm proof of that. 307 00:11:36,066 --> 00:11:37,766 Vernette: The students that are involved in 308 00:11:37,800 --> 00:11:39,966 Merced County Project 10% have very similar 309 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:43,133 backgrounds to the children that are sitting 310 00:11:43,166 --> 00:11:44,300 in the classrooms. 311 00:11:44,333 --> 00:11:45,766 Monica: My father went to prison at end 312 00:11:45,800 --> 00:11:47,466 of eighth grade which meant a lot 313 00:11:47,500 --> 00:11:48,700 was lifted off my shoulders. 314 00:11:48,733 --> 00:11:50,766 The abuse and all the stuff he brought in my 315 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:52,233 house was gone. 316 00:11:52,266 --> 00:11:53,866 And when he came back things got even 317 00:11:53,900 --> 00:11:55,233 more intense. 318 00:11:55,266 --> 00:11:56,766 Stacey: I feel like she can relate to what I'm 319 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:59,233 relating to, so it means more than just an adult 320 00:11:59,266 --> 00:12:00,733 just saying it. 321 00:12:00,766 --> 00:12:02,766 Christina: EIGHTH GRADER, STACEY, WAS PARTICULARLY 322 00:12:02,800 --> 00:12:04,800 TOUCHED BY MONICA'S STORY 323 00:12:04,833 --> 00:12:06,800 Stacey: ... She didn't get much attention 324 00:12:06,833 --> 00:12:09,866 like when she's at home and her parents 325 00:12:09,900 --> 00:12:11,866 didn't really help her with anything like they 326 00:12:11,900 --> 00:12:13,366 didn't know much 'cause they didn't 327 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:14,700 go to college. 328 00:12:14,733 --> 00:12:16,166 And same with mine. 329 00:12:16,200 --> 00:12:19,200 And so, it was really helpful to like hear like 330 00:12:19,233 --> 00:12:21,333 how she made it through. 331 00:12:21,366 --> 00:12:24,766 And I have a chance and I will go through. 332 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:25,933 Vernette: They're not going to change the life 333 00:12:25,966 --> 00:12:27,500 of everybody sitting in that classroom, but they 334 00:12:27,533 --> 00:12:29,666 are touching the one that really needs it. 335 00:12:29,700 --> 00:12:30,900 Devonyo: How do you practice? 336 00:12:30,933 --> 00:12:33,000 Student: Study Devonyo: You study! 337 00:12:33,033 --> 00:12:34,066 How else? 338 00:12:34,100 --> 00:12:35,966 Devonyo: It's for those few that you can reach and 339 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,666 truly impact that we do it for. 340 00:12:38,700 --> 00:12:40,533 Devonyo: When you're in here in this classroom 341 00:12:40,566 --> 00:12:43,366 I always say your education is the way you 342 00:12:43,400 --> 00:12:44,933 feed your brain. 343 00:12:44,966 --> 00:12:46,866 Christina: DEVONYO BILLS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST 344 00:12:46,900 --> 00:12:48,366 UC MERCED STUDENTS TO JOIN THE PROGRAM 345 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,566 WHEN IT LAUNCHED IN 2011. 346 00:12:50,600 --> 00:12:52,833 HE HAS SINCE GRADUATED FROM UC MERCED BUT 347 00:12:52,866 --> 00:12:55,200 CONTINUES TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE PROGRAM. 348 00:12:55,233 --> 00:12:56,633 Devonyo: I understand what they're going through and 349 00:12:56,666 --> 00:12:59,733 it was a very pivotal time for me, so I try my best 350 00:12:59,766 --> 00:13:02,300 to advocate and pay it forward because had I not 351 00:13:02,333 --> 00:13:04,133 had that mentor there's no telling where 352 00:13:04,166 --> 00:13:05,900 I'd be at today. 353 00:13:05,933 --> 00:13:07,166 Devonyo: And every Single Choice has.... 354 00:13:07,200 --> 00:13:09,300 Student: Consequences 355 00:13:09,333 --> 00:13:11,433 Devonyo: Consequences. Good job! 356 00:13:11,466 --> 00:13:13,333 Christina: SO ARE THESE COLLEGE KIDS 357 00:13:13,366 --> 00:13:14,833 MAKING A DIFFERENCE? 358 00:13:14,866 --> 00:13:16,866 IT APPEARS SO. 359 00:13:16,900 --> 00:13:19,400 MERCED COUNTY HAS CUT THEIR HOMICIDE RATE IN 360 00:13:19,433 --> 00:13:21,400 HALF AND THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE 361 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:23,400 CONTINUES TO CLIMB. 362 00:13:23,433 --> 00:13:25,766 Steve: When we started the program, it was at 88%. 363 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:27,500 And so, we're looking at hopefully getting to a 364 00:13:27,533 --> 00:13:30,300 graduation rate of 98%. 365 00:13:30,333 --> 00:13:33,166 this past year, it was at 93.6%. 366 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:35,766 So, we've already made a 50% growth gain on that 367 00:13:35,800 --> 00:13:37,300 goal, so we're excited about that. 368 00:13:37,333 --> 00:13:38,566 Devonyo: I just can't describe it. 369 00:13:38,600 --> 00:13:41,700 It's just so so powerful umm just to know that 370 00:13:41,733 --> 00:13:42,966 one speech could do that 371 00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:53,033 (students reading cards). 372 00:13:53,033 --> 00:14:01,333 (students reading cards). 373 00:14:01,366 --> 00:14:03,633 Vernette: They not only I think feel like they're 374 00:14:03,666 --> 00:14:06,333 positively impacting their 8th grade students that 375 00:14:06,366 --> 00:14:08,133 they talk with, but I think they begin to see 376 00:14:08,166 --> 00:14:09,600 a change in themselves. 377 00:14:09,633 --> 00:14:11,433 Monica: It's definitely something that I didn't 378 00:14:11,466 --> 00:14:14,100 think would have such an impact on me. 379 00:14:14,133 --> 00:14:17,400 But it has proved to be the most amazing 380 00:14:17,433 --> 00:14:20,900 experience of my life. 381 00:14:20,933 --> 00:14:24,400 Narr: A group of law enforcement leaders called 382 00:14:24,433 --> 00:14:26,900 "Fight Crime, Invest in Kids" conducted the study 383 00:14:26,933 --> 00:14:29,333 that inspired Project 10%. 384 00:14:29,366 --> 00:14:32,233 The group also suggests that America could take 385 00:14:32,266 --> 00:14:34,800 the same amount of money spent to jail criminals 386 00:14:34,833 --> 00:14:37,400 for one year, and invest it in quality preschools 387 00:14:37,433 --> 00:14:38,766 for ten years. 388 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:41,200 They say that investment alone would produce more 389 00:14:41,233 --> 00:14:45,833 than 2 million additional high school graduates. 390 00:14:45,866 --> 00:14:47,266 Christina: Still ahead on Inside California 391 00:14:47,300 --> 00:14:50,200 Education, we'll show you some unique and effective 392 00:14:50,233 --> 00:14:52,166 practices at an alternative school 393 00:14:52,200 --> 00:14:53,833 in Napa. 394 00:14:53,866 --> 00:14:55,266 But first, a day in the life 395 00:14:55,300 --> 00:14:57,033 of a school principal. 396 00:14:57,066 --> 00:15:01,100 ♪♪♪ 397 00:15:01,133 --> 00:15:02,366 Roxanna: West Sacramento is a very 398 00:15:02,400 --> 00:15:04,966 close-knit community, it's very warm and welcoming, 399 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:08,166 our families are eager to build community and 400 00:15:08,200 --> 00:15:11,266 connectedness and want to really be a part of our 401 00:15:11,300 --> 00:15:13,766 school culture and community. 402 00:15:13,800 --> 00:15:18,166 My name's Roxanna Bautista Villasenor. 403 00:15:18,200 --> 00:15:20,433 This is my third year as Principal of 404 00:15:20,466 --> 00:15:23,933 Westfield Village Elementary School. 405 00:15:23,966 --> 00:15:28,466 Growing up I had initial aspirations of becoming 406 00:15:28,500 --> 00:15:30,066 a doctor. 407 00:15:30,100 --> 00:15:33,700 I majored in Biology, I attended the Catholic 408 00:15:33,733 --> 00:15:38,100 University of America in Washington D.C.. 409 00:15:38,133 --> 00:15:41,966 being the first in my family to had gone away to college 410 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,766 and earned my bachelor's degree, I felt that there 411 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:46,500 was a sense of responsibility to give 412 00:15:46,533 --> 00:15:48,600 back to my community. 413 00:15:48,633 --> 00:15:50,200 And it wasn't until my administrative 414 00:15:50,233 --> 00:15:52,100 credentialing program where I really felt 415 00:15:52,133 --> 00:15:55,833 inspired and I really felt motivated and encouraged 416 00:15:55,866 --> 00:15:59,666 and powerful enough to influence the 417 00:15:59,700 --> 00:16:02,733 lives of others. 418 00:16:02,766 --> 00:16:05,966 Being a, a principal um, there's the daily 419 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:10,300 managerial activities and the unexpected events 420 00:16:10,333 --> 00:16:14,833 that come up in working with people, and if you talk to 421 00:16:14,866 --> 00:16:16,500 any educator they will tell you that you're a 422 00:16:16,533 --> 00:16:19,566 counselor, you're a social worker, and you're also 423 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:21,766 held accountable to address the needs and 424 00:16:21,800 --> 00:16:24,366 not just maintain the status quo, 425 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,400 so that students could be successful. 426 00:16:26,433 --> 00:16:30,466 (Clapping) 427 00:16:30,500 --> 00:16:34,066 I am very adamant about giving voice 428 00:16:34,100 --> 00:16:35,600 to our parents. 429 00:16:35,633 --> 00:16:37,533 There are rights and then services that they're 430 00:16:37,566 --> 00:16:40,366 entitled to and as an educator it's our job 431 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:42,033 to make sure that we're providing that 432 00:16:42,066 --> 00:16:43,833 quality service. 433 00:16:43,866 --> 00:16:46,533 Today, if you were to go into our classrooms, 434 00:16:46,566 --> 00:16:49,433 you would see students engaged, you would see 435 00:16:49,466 --> 00:16:51,533 technology present, you would see teachers 436 00:16:51,566 --> 00:16:54,266 encouraging and motivating and 437 00:16:54,300 --> 00:16:56,300 empowering our students. 438 00:16:56,333 --> 00:16:57,700 Are you guys going to include that as part of 439 00:16:57,733 --> 00:16:58,733 your collaboration time? 440 00:16:58,766 --> 00:17:00,033 Student: I think so. 441 00:17:00,066 --> 00:17:03,000 Roxanna: For individuals aspiring to be an administrator 442 00:17:03,033 --> 00:17:05,533 I think you would first have to accept that 443 00:17:05,566 --> 00:17:08,466 it's a life style, it's not a career. 444 00:17:08,500 --> 00:17:09,733 It's a way of living. 445 00:17:09,766 --> 00:17:10,733 Teacher: Good morning. 446 00:17:10,766 --> 00:17:11,733 Roxanna: Good morning. May I join your circle? 447 00:17:11,766 --> 00:17:12,866 Teacher: Of course. 448 00:17:12,900 --> 00:17:14,166 Roxanna: At the end of each day, 449 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:15,666 I know my heart is pure, 450 00:17:15,700 --> 00:17:17,500 I know I'm genuine and passionate about 451 00:17:17,533 --> 00:17:18,600 what I do. 452 00:17:18,633 --> 00:17:21,933 I feel fortunate to be at the site that I'm at, as 453 00:17:21,966 --> 00:17:24,533 someone who came from the community, someone who is 454 00:17:24,566 --> 00:17:29,100 Latina, who could give hope and inspire hope to 455 00:17:29,133 --> 00:17:31,633 students that perhaps they can see themselves 456 00:17:31,666 --> 00:17:32,900 through me. 457 00:17:32,933 --> 00:17:39,366 ♪♪♪ 458 00:17:39,400 --> 00:17:41,100 Christina: And finally, alternative schools are 459 00:17:41,133 --> 00:17:43,900 often the "last chance" for teens on probation. 460 00:17:43,933 --> 00:17:45,966 But we discovered an alternative school 461 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:48,166 in Napa that's taking a different approach to 462 00:17:48,200 --> 00:17:49,900 educating its students... 463 00:17:49,933 --> 00:17:52,733 and for many, it's ensuring their "last chance" 464 00:17:52,766 --> 00:17:54,266 is a successful one. 465 00:17:54,300 --> 00:17:59,500 ♪♪♪ 466 00:17:59,533 --> 00:18:00,833 Jenny: I think the most rewarding thing 467 00:18:00,866 --> 00:18:05,833 was just finding myself, like learning what 468 00:18:05,866 --> 00:18:07,266 I needed to work on. 469 00:18:07,300 --> 00:18:08,600 Fili: When I got sent here I kind of realized I was 470 00:18:08,633 --> 00:18:11,033 messing up in life, and this school was my last 471 00:18:11,066 --> 00:18:13,700 chance and I pretty much needed to turn my whole 472 00:18:13,733 --> 00:18:15,800 life around and get on the right track. 473 00:18:15,833 --> 00:18:17,066 Jeffrey: We like working here. 474 00:18:17,100 --> 00:18:18,666 Every day we get up and we want to work here. 475 00:18:18,700 --> 00:18:21,466 Michael: This is a story about a different 476 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:22,966 kind of school. 477 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:25,200 A place where young people, once troubled 478 00:18:25,233 --> 00:18:28,533 and in trouble, are getting back on track, guided 479 00:18:28,566 --> 00:18:31,333 towards success through a unique blend of clear 480 00:18:31,366 --> 00:18:34,033 expectations, new opportunities and an 481 00:18:34,066 --> 00:18:37,633 atmosphere of mutual trust and caring between 482 00:18:37,666 --> 00:18:40,033 students and the adults investing in 483 00:18:40,066 --> 00:18:41,366 their futures. 484 00:18:41,400 --> 00:18:43,900 Caroline: We just have this special group of 485 00:18:43,933 --> 00:18:47,533 people that love each other and are on the 486 00:18:47,566 --> 00:18:50,166 same mission, and we're here to see these kids 487 00:18:50,200 --> 00:18:52,366 get a fair chance. 488 00:18:52,400 --> 00:18:53,966 Michael: Camille Creek is a community school 489 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,700 in Napa County. 490 00:18:55,733 --> 00:18:57,700 All of the 150 ninth through twelfth graders 491 00:18:57,733 --> 00:19:01,466 here are on formal probation transferred for truancy 492 00:19:01,500 --> 00:19:03,533 or behavioral problems from Napa's 493 00:19:03,566 --> 00:19:04,966 other high schools. 494 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,766 Barbara: If you are a teacher in a large, 495 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:08,666 comprehensive high school, you may see 496 00:19:08,700 --> 00:19:11,000 150 students a day. 497 00:19:11,033 --> 00:19:12,533 It's very hard for you to get to know 498 00:19:12,566 --> 00:19:13,900 all of your students. 499 00:19:13,933 --> 00:19:16,600 And when that student is disruptive, causing 500 00:19:16,633 --> 00:19:19,633 a problem, that's not the student that you really 501 00:19:19,666 --> 00:19:21,966 want to get warm and fuzzy with. 502 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,700 Lindsey: We're alternative in the sense that we get 503 00:19:23,733 --> 00:19:26,000 to kind of create whatever program each student 504 00:19:26,033 --> 00:19:27,500 needs to thrive. 505 00:19:27,533 --> 00:19:30,266 "Hi guys, how are we doing? 506 00:19:30,300 --> 00:19:31,400 Hello. 507 00:19:31,433 --> 00:19:32,100 Senior: I'm doing very fine. 508 00:19:32,133 --> 00:19:32,933 Lindsey: Are we taking selfies? 509 00:19:32,966 --> 00:19:33,633 Senior: She's very good. 510 00:19:33,666 --> 00:19:34,600 Lindsey: Oh good!" 511 00:19:34,633 --> 00:19:35,866 Michael: Today, teacher Lindsey Baker is using 512 00:19:35,900 --> 00:19:37,800 that "alternative" approach at this 513 00:19:37,833 --> 00:19:39,600 Napa senior center, where Camille Creek 514 00:19:39,633 --> 00:19:42,433 students are teaching their grateful elders 515 00:19:42,466 --> 00:19:44,466 how to use their smartphones. 516 00:19:44,500 --> 00:19:46,500 A primary goal -- building self-worth 517 00:19:46,533 --> 00:19:48,333 by helping others. 518 00:19:48,366 --> 00:19:51,266 AL: This is Sonja, and this is Jackie, and 519 00:19:51,300 --> 00:19:55,066 they've been helping me with all sorts of things. 520 00:19:55,100 --> 00:19:58,833 They'll tell me one little thing, and it's one of 521 00:19:58,866 --> 00:20:03,733 those 'aha' moments, and it'll last forever. 522 00:20:03,766 --> 00:20:05,633 Alright, it'll last till I get home 523 00:20:05,666 --> 00:20:07,600 (laughs)! 524 00:20:07,633 --> 00:20:08,800 Teri: These kids are smart, these kids 525 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:09,866 have a lot to offer. 526 00:20:09,900 --> 00:20:11,533 I think it's wonderful that they can find a venue 527 00:20:11,566 --> 00:20:14,700 where they can share, where they're the guys 528 00:20:14,733 --> 00:20:17,233 that are helping out other people rather than other 529 00:20:17,266 --> 00:20:18,866 people helping them out. 530 00:20:18,900 --> 00:20:20,366 Alvaro: It's not like we're coming here to 531 00:20:20,400 --> 00:20:21,800 keep doing the mistakes we were doing. 532 00:20:21,833 --> 00:20:23,200 We're coming here so we can know what we're 533 00:20:23,233 --> 00:20:25,466 doing wrong and switch it around. 534 00:20:25,500 --> 00:20:27,366 Lindsey: For the first time, a lot of our kids 535 00:20:27,400 --> 00:20:28,700 feel like they belong somewhere and they 536 00:20:28,733 --> 00:20:31,933 actually say, 'Whoa - you guys care about us.' 537 00:20:31,966 --> 00:20:34,000 If they don't feel that, there's no teaching or 538 00:20:34,033 --> 00:20:35,500 learning that can happen. 539 00:20:35,533 --> 00:20:37,133 Jenny: I definitely feel like I'm getting a second 540 00:20:37,166 --> 00:20:38,933 chance, because at my other schools it was just 541 00:20:38,966 --> 00:20:42,000 like 'oh, you're a bad kid, you need to go to 542 00:20:42,033 --> 00:20:44,000 like a bad kids' school', you know, but it's 543 00:20:44,033 --> 00:20:45,266 nothing like that. 544 00:20:45,300 --> 00:20:46,633 Like, the teachers here actually care 545 00:20:46,666 --> 00:20:47,800 about students. 546 00:20:47,833 --> 00:20:51,733 Michael: That "caring" by teachers and 547 00:20:51,766 --> 00:20:53,600 administrators emerges through an innovative 548 00:20:53,633 --> 00:20:55,700 blend of classroom instruction, online 549 00:20:55,733 --> 00:20:58,033 learning, and community service. 550 00:20:58,066 --> 00:21:00,700 Students helped clean up and beautify downtown 551 00:21:00,733 --> 00:21:03,333 Napa after the 2014 earthquake. 552 00:21:03,366 --> 00:21:05,700 Back at school, they learn yoga to manage stress 553 00:21:05,733 --> 00:21:08,533 and take special classes on conflict resolution and 554 00:21:08,566 --> 00:21:12,266 re-directing negative behaviors and emotions. 555 00:21:12,300 --> 00:21:13,766 ♪♪♪ 556 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:16,066 Michael: At Nimbus Arts, a non -profit teaching organization 557 00:21:16,100 --> 00:21:19,066 in nearby St. Helena, practicing artists help 558 00:21:19,100 --> 00:21:21,266 these high schoolers express themselves through 559 00:21:21,300 --> 00:21:25,333 ceramics, painting, silk screening, glass art, 560 00:21:25,366 --> 00:21:27,066 and welding. 561 00:21:27,100 --> 00:21:28,833 Andy: I'm just in the moment, and doing 562 00:21:28,866 --> 00:21:30,733 everything that I feel like doing. 563 00:21:30,766 --> 00:21:32,833 I can just express myself in the art that I make. 564 00:21:32,866 --> 00:21:35,033 And I like that. 565 00:21:35,066 --> 00:21:36,400 Phil: Today, we're going to talk about 566 00:21:36,433 --> 00:21:38,733 interviewing, and one of the keys to successful 567 00:21:38,766 --> 00:21:42,966 interviewing is breathing and relaxing and 568 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:46,166 not getting tight. 569 00:21:46,200 --> 00:21:47,633 Michael: That community support is reflected in 570 00:21:47,666 --> 00:21:48,800 other ways. 571 00:21:48,833 --> 00:21:51,366 Retired Disney executive Phil Lofaro is 572 00:21:51,400 --> 00:21:54,233 volunteering his time, joining teacher Jeffrey Scott 573 00:21:54,266 --> 00:21:56,700 to teach these students how to write resumes, 574 00:21:56,733 --> 00:22:00,533 dress for success, and impress potential employers. 575 00:22:00,566 --> 00:22:02,600 It's already helped 12th grader Alvaro 576 00:22:02,633 --> 00:22:04,133 get two jobs. 577 00:22:04,166 --> 00:22:05,866 Alvaro: Once you're going to that interview, you 578 00:22:05,900 --> 00:22:07,200 feel more confident. 579 00:22:07,233 --> 00:22:08,533 You don't feel like, uh man, 580 00:22:08,566 --> 00:22:09,800 what am I going to say? 581 00:22:09,833 --> 00:22:11,300 Like you already know what you're going to say. 582 00:22:11,333 --> 00:22:12,433 Jeffrey: We don't just want them to leave our 583 00:22:12,466 --> 00:22:15,233 campus and then just kind of flutter in the wind. 584 00:22:15,266 --> 00:22:17,100 We want them to actually go out there and do what 585 00:22:17,133 --> 00:22:19,033 they want, and it's our goal to give them those 586 00:22:19,066 --> 00:22:20,600 skills to do that. 587 00:22:20,633 --> 00:22:24,866 Phil: I hope that they see themselves the way we see 588 00:22:24,900 --> 00:22:28,066 them, which is, not as problems, but as 589 00:22:28,100 --> 00:22:30,933 individuals full of potential. 590 00:22:30,966 --> 00:22:32,466 Kathy: Have you ever seen a couple together and 591 00:22:32,500 --> 00:22:34,966 you've gone, what's that about? 592 00:22:35,000 --> 00:22:37,066 Michael: In a nearby classroom, Phil's wife 593 00:22:37,100 --> 00:22:39,466 Kathy Heintzman, another volunteer, is helping 594 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:41,733 students relate Shakespeare and classical 595 00:22:41,766 --> 00:22:45,066 poetry to their own lives and experiences. 596 00:22:45,100 --> 00:22:46,733 Kathy: It's a place of connection, and I think 597 00:22:46,766 --> 00:22:48,566 that's what all great literature and art in 598 00:22:48,600 --> 00:22:50,833 general does, it connects human beings. 599 00:22:50,866 --> 00:22:52,333 I think it's a very powerful place for the 600 00:22:52,366 --> 00:22:56,266 adults and the children here to connect in ways 601 00:22:56,300 --> 00:22:58,633 that are deeply real human. 602 00:22:58,666 --> 00:23:00,800 Caroline: We're finding that when we ask people to 603 00:23:00,833 --> 00:23:03,433 become mentors, or have internships or come and 604 00:23:03,466 --> 00:23:05,066 get involved in the way they'd like to be 605 00:23:05,100 --> 00:23:07,366 involved, people are saying yes. 606 00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:09,266 It's not a hard sell. 607 00:23:09,300 --> 00:23:11,400 Michael: That combination of committed, passionate 608 00:23:11,433 --> 00:23:13,566 educators and an involved community is 609 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:15,266 showing results. 610 00:23:15,300 --> 00:23:17,733 Graduation rates here are higher than almost any 611 00:23:17,766 --> 00:23:20,066 other community school in California. 612 00:23:20,100 --> 00:23:22,400 Many kids eligible to return to their regular 613 00:23:22,433 --> 00:23:25,300 high schools still decide to stay here. 614 00:23:25,333 --> 00:23:28,266 Barbara: Because of this notion that 'I was lost in 615 00:23:28,300 --> 00:23:31,666 that big, big high school and here I'm important. 616 00:23:31,700 --> 00:23:34,666 People care about me and I'm achieving success.' 617 00:23:34,700 --> 00:23:37,200 Michael: In many districts, schools like 618 00:23:37,233 --> 00:23:38,900 this are considered places for both teachers and 619 00:23:38,933 --> 00:23:42,166 students to avoid -- a sad and final stop for 620 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:44,933 so-called "bad kids" as they prepare to give up 621 00:23:44,966 --> 00:23:46,800 on education. 622 00:23:46,833 --> 00:23:48,933 Napa says, with a foundation of 623 00:23:48,966 --> 00:23:51,166 unconditional caring, we hope to restore these 624 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:53,533 students' dreams and renew their hopes for 625 00:23:53,566 --> 00:23:56,333 a brighter future. 626 00:23:56,366 --> 00:23:57,600 Jaqueline: They helped me a lot to build myself and 627 00:23:57,633 --> 00:24:00,400 make me feel more confident, you know? 628 00:24:00,433 --> 00:24:02,466 Lindsey: We're creating an environment here where 629 00:24:02,500 --> 00:24:05,133 we're taking these kids who were lost and labeled, 630 00:24:05,166 --> 00:24:07,666 and we're just making them feel loved. 631 00:24:07,700 --> 00:24:09,366 And it's awesome. 632 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:10,866 Fili: You realize the teachers and the 633 00:24:10,900 --> 00:24:12,266 principals and everybody, everybody's here 634 00:24:12,300 --> 00:24:13,333 to support you. 635 00:24:13,366 --> 00:24:15,633 Pretty much help you learn from your mistakes and 636 00:24:15,666 --> 00:24:17,633 pretty much go far in life. 637 00:24:17,666 --> 00:24:19,600 Barbara: If the kids feel love, they trust. 638 00:24:19,633 --> 00:24:21,933 If they trust, they lower their guard. 639 00:24:21,966 --> 00:24:23,933 And by the time they love, trust, and lower their 640 00:24:23,966 --> 00:24:26,566 guard, now they're open to learning academics. 641 00:24:26,600 --> 00:24:27,766 Caroline: You know, so much of childhood 642 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:29,066 is school. 643 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:31,766 And so, in many ways, it's their last chance of 644 00:24:31,800 --> 00:24:33,900 having a, having a happy childhood. 645 00:24:33,933 --> 00:24:38,366 ♪♪♪ 646 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:39,833 Christina: That's it for this edition of 647 00:24:39,866 --> 00:24:42,000 Inside California Education. 648 00:24:42,033 --> 00:24:43,566 If you'd like more information about the 649 00:24:43,600 --> 00:24:47,400 program, log on to our website insidecaled.org. 650 00:24:47,433 --> 00:24:50,033 We have video from all of our shows, and you can 651 00:24:50,066 --> 00:24:52,533 connect with us on social media as well. 652 00:24:52,566 --> 00:24:53,466 Thanks for joining us. 653 00:24:53,500 --> 00:24:55,000 We'll see you next time on Inside 654 00:24:55,033 --> 00:24:57,600 California Education. 655 00:24:57,633 --> 00:25:02,900 ♪♪♪ 656 00:25:02,900 --> 00:25:07,700 ♪♪♪ 657 00:25:25,466 --> 00:25:27,400 Annc: Funding for Inside California Education 658 00:25:27,433 --> 00:25:29,466 is made possible by..... 659 00:25:29,500 --> 00:25:31,900 Since 1985, the California Lottery has raised more 660 00:25:31,933 --> 00:25:34,500 than $32 billion dollars in supplemental funding 661 00:25:34,533 --> 00:25:36,900 for California's 11-hundred public school 662 00:25:36,933 --> 00:25:39,200 districts from kindergarten through college. 663 00:25:39,233 --> 00:25:43,466 That's approximately $191 for each full-time student 664 00:25:43,500 --> 00:25:46,366 based on $1.5 billion contributed in 665 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:48,633 fiscal year 2016-17. 666 00:25:48,666 --> 00:25:50,600 With caring teachers, committed administrators, 667 00:25:50,633 --> 00:25:53,333 and active parents, every public school student can 668 00:25:53,366 --> 00:25:55,100 realize their dreams. 669 00:25:55,133 --> 00:25:59,400 The California Lottery: Imagine the Possibilities. 670 00:25:59,433 --> 00:26:03,533 Dr. Pascal: So, Greg, it's a lot to take in. 671 00:26:03,566 --> 00:26:06,000 And I know that's hard to hear. 672 00:26:06,033 --> 00:26:07,933 But the doctors caught it early. 673 00:26:07,966 --> 00:26:08,700 Hi, Blake. 674 00:26:08,733 --> 00:26:10,500 My dad has cancer. 675 00:26:10,533 --> 00:26:12,700 And I know how hard that is to hear. 676 00:26:12,733 --> 00:26:16,233 But you are in the right place. 677 00:26:16,266 --> 00:26:19,266 Dr. Pascal and her team, they know what to do. 678 00:26:19,300 --> 00:26:20,666 They know what to do. 679 00:26:20,700 --> 00:26:22,066 The doctors know what to do. 680 00:26:22,100 --> 00:26:24,933 So here's the plan. 681 00:26:24,966 --> 00:26:29,700 First off, we're going to give you (fades out). 682 00:26:29,733 --> 00:26:32,300 The Stuart Foundation: Improving Life Outcomes 683 00:26:32,333 --> 00:26:34,533 for Young People through Education 684 00:26:34,566 --> 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