There are more charter schools in California than any other state in the nation. And the Bay Area is home to some of the most well known in the country, such as KIPP, Aspire and Rocketship schools. In this state, charter schools have seen tremendous growth since the first enterprise opened in 1993. Nearly two decades later, charter schools in California number around a thousand and collectively enroll over 400,000 students.
City Visions first aired on December 16, 1991. Created by Rose Levinson, the show which she hosted for 17 of our 20 years has been a fixture on the KALW schedule.
With the Bay Area music festival season coming to an end, it would seem to the music consumer that the San Francisco live music scene is thriving. But to those trying to make it in the trenches, the story is not so clear. From classical to rock, the chances to play live music are changing. Where does a band get its start in the Bay Area? Are there enough opportunities for musicians to make a living in a city as expensive as San Francisco? And why is San Francisco not on the map of great music cities in the country?
