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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San Diego groups kicks off campaign to end violence against women. -
Forum focuses on training San Diego students for STEM careers. -
An improving economy is lessening some pressures on California's schools, but challenges remain after years of state funding cuts. -
How can Congress support local innovation? Congressman Peters led a forum to discuss just that. -
Summer bridging programs are one way community colleges are trying to help students be more successful. -
San Diego County's community colleges are adding classes and services after years of cuts.
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