Jan 16 2025 17 mins 6
The firestorms in Los Angeles have destroyed at least nine schools and displaced hundreds of teachers and students.
A teacher shares the story of her family's escape, and a reporter describes the physical and emotional damage to schools and communities.
Guests:
- Tanya Reyes, teacher in Los Angeles Unified School District and parent in Pasadena Unified School District
- Mallika Seshadri, Reporter, EdSource
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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.