Where Banned Books Go to Be Preserved, and Trump Wants an English-Only Head Start
Summary
San Francisco is overhauling homelessness service contracts amid debates over recent data showing a slight decrease in street homelessness. The episode also covers the Mechanics Institute preserving LGBTQ+ children’s books facing bans, rising ICE arrests in Northern California, and a study linking Proposition 47 to increased homelessness. Finally, it discusses proposed Trump administration rules that would mandate English-only instruction in Head Start programs, sparking concern among educators.
Topics discussed
KQED Podcast Promos: Bay Curious, Close All Tabs, California Report
SF Overhauls Homelessness Service Contracts After Scandals
Sports: WNBA Break, Giants Road Trip, Long Beach Ballers Win
SF Homelessness Count Shows 4% Drop, Experts Skeptical of Data
Mechanics Institute Archives LGBTQ+ Children's Books Amid Bans
ICE Arrests Surge in Northern California Despite Sanctuary Laws
Prop 47 Linked to 10% Rise in Street Homelessness, Study Finds
Trump Admin Proposes English-Only Rule for Head Start Programs
California Report Sign-Off and Credits
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