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We can do more to provide high-quality education to students in juvenile detention
High-quality educational services are a critical component of redirecting youth toward a path of productive academic and social outcomes.
Angela James and Debra Duardo
October 5, 2022
Struggling early readers can catch up over time; let's figure out how
Tracking the same students over time reveals previously unseen improvements in reading after third grade.
David Wakelyn
October 4, 2022
Let's nurture multilingualism in our youngest learners
Early childhood educators should support and celebrate the cultures, languages and circumstances of the children in their care.
Jonathan Nomachi
September 30, 2022
Textbooks: Do we know which ones are effective?
The crcular and rigid system for rating textbook quality pushes schools to adopt textbooks because they are aligned to the Common Core rather than their success at teaching students.
Ze’ev Wurman
September 28, 2022
We need to fix professional development for teachers
Instead of long, arduous training about content they are already experts in, schools should offer training that is engaging and focused on content enrichment.
Kati Begen
September 26, 2022
The struggles of attending college while caring for a dying parent
As her mother was dying, the bond they shared fuels her caregiving daughter's determination to get through Cal State Dominguez Hills.
Annais Garcia
September 26, 2022
Let's help struggling students rather than benefiting textbook publishers
California can lead the way for millions of students by making college course materials free.
Gary K. Michelson and Michelle Pilati
September 20, 2022
Invest in more housing for hardworking college students with kids
Investing in affordable family housing for students will pay dividends for California students and families for generations.
Kenya Abner
September 19, 2022
Let's make the most of the flood of resources for our students
As unprecedented funding flows into education across the country, administrators must improve communication and coordination to ensure it makes a real difference for students.
Nati Rodriguez
September 19, 2022
A trusting relationship between school, home is essential for excellent outcomes in special education
Building trust requires more than just a prompt response to calls and emails. But that simple act is a powerful signal to recipients that their concerns have been heard and someone cares about them.
Miriam Kurtzig Freedman
September 14, 2022
Opportunity begins in kindergarten
Attendance in kindergarten should not be optional, and voluntary participation results in too many parents delaying their child’s entrance into school until first grade.
Alberto M. Carvalho and Pedro Noguera
September 13, 2022
California is failing to educate students on climate change
Environmental science should be among the A-G courses required for admission to UC/CSU.
Martin Blythe
September 12, 2022
California must prioritize science education to stay competitive
The pandemic further derailed science education and the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in many California schools.
Niu Gao and Kathy DiRanna
September 8, 2022
New professional standards would help teachers better engage, empower students
Inclusivity and culturally relevant learning experiences should not be left to chance. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing should quickly approve the updated standards for the teaching profession.
Josh Salas
September 7, 2022
We need a bigger, broader village to support our Black and Latino students
With a sustained, communitywide effort, LAUSD can make a lasting impact on the kids hit hardest by the pandemic and rising inflation.