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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The International Rescue Committee expands education programs with a grant from the San Diego Women's Foundation. -
While the country debates using student test scores to evaluate teachers, Poway Unified's teacher peer review program continues to draw attention. -
Controversy over President Mary Lyons' decision to revoke a scholar's invitation to speak is still roiling the University of San Diego campus. -
The days when every school had a full-time nurse are long gone for San Diego Unified School District. There was even more of a squeeze on the district’s remaining nurses when school started this year. -
California State University trustees will consider levying fees aimed at moving students through the system on a four-year timeline. -
There were plenty of school board candidates for voters to pick from on Tuesday, but they also chose former school board members for higher office.
- 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