Kyla Calvert
Education ReporterKyla Calvert is the education reporter forKPBS, producing multimedia content for radio, television and the Web. Kyla began producing web content while working in marketing in San Francisco. She decided to change careers and received a master’s degree in journalism with a concentration in digital media from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2009. While in school she freelanced for City Hall and The Capitol newspapers covering New York City and state politics and policy. After completing her degree, she worked as a fellow for Hearst Newspapers on “Dead By Mistake” a nationwide investigative project about medical error. The project received the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi Award. Kyla moved to San Diego from Beaufort County, South Carolina where she covered county government for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette.
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After years of layoffs, San Diego school trustees are laying foundations for future teacher hiring. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhen California voters approved Proposition 30 in November, many thought the landmark tax measure meant the beginning of the end of school budget woes. Last night San Diego Unified School Board approved its first budget, which included more cuts to make up a $84 million deficit. -
California school districts can't count on increased funding from Proposition 30 yet. San Diego Unified will make preliminary plans to close an $84 million deficit. -
San Diego State received more than 74,000 applications for fall 2013. -
A new program based in Linda Vista teaches girls filmmaking skills and how to spot the signs of an abusive relationship. -
Nearly half of San Diego County school and community college districts have used risky, long-term bonds to finance construction and maintenance spending.
- County official overseeing animal shelters complained of 'shit dogs,' too few euthanasias in voice message
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- A rivalry over $50 million meant to clean cross-border rivers is brewing
- City Council approves phased-in $25/hour minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Nathan Fletcher's accuser seeks restraining order against Lorena Gonzalez