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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An event at Kearny High kicks off a statewide showcase of programs that connect high school students to career pathways. -
With the purchase of a new apartment building, San Diego State University adds more space to its on-campus housing.
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For years, San Diego Unified has been out of compliance with federal requirements for students in special education.
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UC San Diego chancellor visits city schools as part of an annual "Achieve UC" outreach effort. -
KPBS Midday EditionMajor changes are coming to classrooms across San Diego County and California this year. Schools are switching to new math and English standards that promise to improve students’ critical thinking and to better prepare them for college and career. -
San Diego Unified has struggled to diversify school and district staff.
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