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Strong school leaders will be essential in next phase of pandemic
As factors inside and outside the school walls have become more chaotic, it is now more challenging than ever for leaders to create and maintain a supportive environment.
Chris Minnich
January 28, 2022
Newsom's education budget is opportunity for California’s workforce talent supply
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2022–23 education budget proposal would represent a major investment in California's supply chain of workforce talent.
Anne Stanton
January 25, 2022
We need a reckoning for scapegoating teachers over Covid
Demands for reckonings over school Covid closures scapegoat teachers, but spare the more glaring culprits.
Andrew Simmons
January 24, 2022
Quarantines are costing our students financially
California schools must be allowed to follow state-mandated quarantine requirements without losing funding.
Mala Batra
January 23, 2022
Teachers must prioritize inclusivity
Making sure that all students feel valued, seen and included must not be left to chance.
Tamra Simpson
January 20, 2022
Funding change won't lead to public school reforms
Basing funding on enrollment instead of attendance only teaches public schools all the wrong lessons.
Lance Izumi
January 18, 2022
Let's use educator effectiveness funds to build collaborative communities
The influx of funding can help educators better collaborate to create a more useful, meaningful and humane educational experience for students.
David Tow
January 17, 2022
How student-driven goals make learning more meaningful
Helping students set attainable goals can provide the sense of meaning and belonging they need to fully engage with their learning.
Chase Nordengren
January 12, 2022
Dual enrollment is a foot in the door to college
Making dual enrollment opportunities available equitably to all California high school students must not be left to chance.
Michal Kurlaender and Olga Rodriguez
January 6, 2022
Teachers are not therapists
Policymakers and administrators must have the courage to make big changes to provide students more access to mental health professionals.
Ellen Dahlke
January 4, 2022
How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now
California needs a master plan to provide safe and inspirational spaces for children to learn that are protected from disruptions caused by climate change.
Jonathan Klein and Lisa Patel
January 4, 2022
A guide to making the California teacher shortage even worse
California's teacher preparation requirements, especially the cumbersome Induction process, are driving qualified teachers away.
Martin Blythe
January 3, 2022
Part-time professors deserve the opportunity for full-time work
California's current laws have created an unfair system of "haves and have-nots" among community college faculty, and it's time to fix that.
Alexis Moore, Jack Longmate, and Keith Hoeller
January 2, 2022
Why agility training needs to be available for all students
When change is constant, teaching students how to be more agile in coping with the unexpected can make a dramatic difference to their well-being and resilience.
James Alvarez Mourey
December 29, 2021
Investing in teacher wellness has never been more critical
California must support teachers and invest in their well-being to halt the growing shortage.