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Stockton Unified
School Finance
August 4, 2023

‘One decision, one day at a time': How Stockton Unified's new leader plans to rebuild trust

"Real change is uncomfortable," said Lori Risso, a Stockton Unified principal who's been in the district for 32 years. "I’m ready to be uncomfortable."

Lasherica Thornton
Podcast
August 14, 2020

Coronavirus compounds education challenges in Central Valley

Don Shalvey of San Joaquin A+ talks about how to increase college attainment, and Brian Biedermann, the new superintendent of Stockton Unified, says distance learning is going well, but 8 to 10 percent of students not accounted for on online rolls.

EdSource staff
Literacy
February 21, 2020

Lawsuit settlement results in $50 million for reading programs in California schools

Funds will be shared by 75 elementary schools with the lowest reading scores.

Carolyn Jones
College Readiness
February 10, 2020

How some California school districts invest in counseling – and achieve results

Schools with more counselors report higher graduation rates, more students going to college.

Carolyn Jones
Discipline
January 22, 2019

Stockton Unified settles state complaint over discriminatory policing practices

State investigators also found that the district violated students' Fourth Amendment rights and the rights of students with disabilities. The district agreed to five years of state monitoring.

David Washburn
Student Well-Being
February 7, 2018

California's largest districts address chronic absenteeism with focus on why students miss school

Districts focusing on reasons for chronic absenteeism, such as illness, suspensions, transportation and family disruptions.

Nico Savidge
Discipline
June 6, 2017

ACLU finds 'over-policing' in Stockton Unified schools

Stockton Unified spent nearly $3 million on school policing from state money targeted for low-income, English learner and foster youth students, the ACLU found in a data analysis.

Jane Meredith Adams
Administrators
December 11, 2016

Home-grown school superintendents bring stability, deep knowledge to their districts

Superintendents who lead districts where they grew up say they are motivated by a yearning to honor their mentors who nurtured them along the way.

Michael Collier
Administrators
November 6, 2016

New superintendents seek continuity as they reflect on challenges ahead

Four superintendents appointed in 2016 discuss their leadership approaches.

Michael Collier
Pay and Tenure
September 22, 2016

Yuba City strike magnified tension over funding formula

The issue: Can targeted dollars fund across-the-board teacher raises?

John Fensterwald