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June 3, 2023
Universal preschool is coming; let’s prioritize social-emotional learning and play
Play organically teaches students how to negotiate and compromise as they learn how to build positive relationships, and it exposes children to early literacy, number sense, scientific discovery and more.
Alicia Simba
June 2, 2023
Bolstered by Miami track record, Carvalho revamps LAUSD Primary Promise reading program
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho knows from his experience in Miami what a successful reading program can do. His efforts to bring the same success to LAUSD has stirred some opposition.
Karen D'Souza
June 1, 2023
Amid pockets of rising student homelessness, California districts tap Covid funding to help families
Pandemic-era funding has helped school staff identify and support more homeless students, but its expiration is looming. Staff are afraid of how this loss will impact students.
Betty Márquez Rosales, Emma Gallegos, And Daniel J. Willis
June 1, 2023
Pockets of districts across California show increases in homeless students in 2022-23 school year
School districts across California are seeing increases in homeless students. Some of the jump stems from better efforts to help families.
Yuxuan Xie
May 31, 2023
UC Berkeley continues with People’s Park student housing development despite continued resistance
In the face of objections from some students and community members, UC Berkeley is forging ahead with plans to build housing at People's Park.
Cara Nixon
May 30, 2023
Protect a golden opportunity for students and our future
The Golden State Pathways program promises to replace exactly what’s hurting us most right now, with exactly what can help us most for the future.
Anne Stanton, Linda Collins and Christopher J. Nellum
May 30, 2023
Labor and management must work together to improve teacher wellness in California
With well-designed wellness programs, educators will have the support they need to manage the emotional stress that comes with the job — and build stronger connections with students.
Tom Torlakson and Jacquelyn Ollison
May 30, 2023
Therapy dogs changed the culture of mental health in this Central Valley district
From more participation at mental health awareness events to more student support referrals for services, these two cockapoos have helped destigmatize mental health in this Central Valley school district, students and staff say.
Lasherica Thornton
May 28, 2023
We must continue to improve the quality of school nutrition in California
California would be the first state in the nation to adopt a firm, science-based standard governing the amount of added sugar and salt allowed in school meals. State leaders can ensure that every student has the fresh, nutrient-dense food they need to thrive by passing Senate Bill 348.
Erin Primer and Lena AlSarraf
May 26, 2023
New report recommends Cal State plan for a tuition increase for fall 2024
Facing financial pressures, Cal State may consider a tuition increase. Since 2011, tuition at CSU has increased just once, by 5%, in 2017.
Ashley A. Smith
May 26, 2023
Teachers unions demand housing, transportation and other student supports during negotiations
Teachers unions across the country are negotiating for more than pay raises; they want 'common good' measures that benefit school employees, students and their families.
Diana Lambert
May 25, 2023
El Cerrito High School students run their own radio shows as part of class
El Cerrito High School's radio class allows students to host their own radio shows, which they say allows their voices to be heard by a wider audience.