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Academic rigor versus cultural relevance is a false choice
By reframing them as mutually reinforcing rather than mutually exclusive, we can transform education for every child.
Chris Carr
February 14, 2024
Students deserve to learn with a sense of purpose
There are examples of California schools that build students' belief in themselves, but they're islands of excellence in a sea of mediocrity.
Roman Stearns
February 13, 2024
Strategic, sustainable residencies can help solve the teacher shortage
If educator candidates are paid a living wage and receive plenty of support, they are more likely to remain in the profession.
Rebecca Hatkoff and Debra Russell
February 6, 2024
New California teaching standards are welcome, but state must implement them consistently
The current frameworks, against which teachers are evaluated, don't reflect practices they use every day, so an update is critical.
Juan Resendez and Wendy Threatt
February 5, 2024
Teachers need a better way to ensure their curricula are culturally relevant
Even in a district as diverse and progressive as LAUSD, the long-term quality and inclusiveness of classroom curriculum is under attack.
Petrina Miller
January 31, 2024
The solution to California’s literacy problem needs to go beyond third grade
We cannot support and empower adolescent readers when their only choices for practice are juvenile stories like "Hop on Pop."
Louise Baigelman
January 30, 2024
Solving California's early literacy crisis is a social justice imperative
California must pass a comprehensive literacy policy agenda based on the science of reading to ensure all children can become proficient.
Megan Potente and Marshall Tuck
January 29, 2024
Let's carefully think about how we use AI in education
It's up to educators to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence so it creates opportunities for students to actively engage in learning.
Yasemin Copur-Gencturk and Pedro Noguera
January 22, 2024
If you're not a teacher, you have no idea how bad it is right now
Preparation, initiative and connecting with families is not enough. Students and teachers need more stability and support in the classroom.
Kira Billman
January 21, 2024
Little-known academic renewal policy offers students a second chance
Community college students who have taken two years off can apply to have a limited number of units cleared from their GPA.
Joshua Picazo
January 16, 2024
Deficit déjà vu: Revenue whiplash jeopardizes ambitious new programs
We need to have a serious discussion about supporting our education investments with stable revenue.
Erin Heys and Patrick Murphy
January 15, 2024
What I learned from ChatGPT’s math mistakes
A recent experiment using ChatGPT to help my daughter with her algebra homework revealed serious pitfalls with using artificial intelligence as an educational aide.
Jonathan Osler
January 8, 2024
One size doesn't fit all in learning how to read
Schools risk breaking the law when they insist teachers stick to the same script for all students.
Allison Briceño and Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica
January 6, 2024
Special education teachers need more mental health initiatives
To keep special education teachers from burning out and leaving the profession, schools need to support them in taking care of themselves.
Sudha Krishnan
January 2, 2024
California schools need more precise mandated-reporter training
Mandated reporting is about ensuring child safety, but the decision to report a family to a county child welfare agency is not without consequences, and sometimes does more harm than good.