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Oceanside superintendent becomes president of California Board of Education

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter,  KPBS Public Broadcasting
Published August 13, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT
This story was published more than 18 years ago.

Tom Fudge speaks with Ken Noonan, Oceanside Unified School District superintendent, about bilingual education, improving student test scores, and the future of education in California.

Oceanside superintendent becomes president of California Board of Education

Ken Noonan, Oceanside Unified School District superintendent, has been voted president of the California Board of Education . Tom Fudge asks Noonan about his controversial thoughts on bilingual education, his methods for improving student test scores, and his hopes for education in the state.

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Thomas Fudge
A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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