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U.S. Census is crucial for the success of my school and my students
Beyond the pandemic, the 2020 Census will determine funding for schools, student and community support and much more.
Rafael Gaeta
April 30, 2020
Calbright funds would be better spent on health benefits for part-time community college faculty
Most part-time faculty do not have health benefits, though they make up 70% of community college faculty.
Debbie Klein
April 24, 2020
Calbright College is needed now more than ever
Calbright College will provide essential training to help workers recover from the looming economic recession.
Ajita Menon
April 24, 2020
State must act now to protect students’ financial aid post-pandemic
As they and their families struggle to survive the coronavirus lockdown, students need a break from financial aid requirements and penalties.
Debbie Cochrane
April 23, 2020
As schools brace for more challenges, federal help is urgently needed
Increasing costs due to the pandemic combined with existing financial challenges will hit California schools hard.
Rick Miller
April 22, 2020
Teachers are the foundation for superintendent success
Classroom teachers are the key difference makers throughout this emergency and will remain so once it is over, former superintendent says.
Carl Cohn
April 20, 2020
Congress should grant schools flexibility in implementing special education laws
During this public health crisis, schools need freedom to provide best education possible for all students, Special Education expert says.
Miriam Kurtzig Freedman
April 20, 2020
Let's hail the heroes of higher ed’s pandemic-inspired shift into the modern age
An unsung handful of employees at each UC campus facilitated the rapid transition to online instruction.
Jody Greene
April 16, 2020
In pandemic’s wake, California needs to rethink system of support for schools
When the coronavirus crisis has run its course, all of California’s schools and districts will need help to get back on their feet.
Daniel C. Humphrey
April 14, 2020
Extend the school year into the summer — online
School districts and the federal government must take steps now to ensure that this is not a lost year for millions of students.
Jeff Camp and Carol Kocivar
April 13, 2020
Research tells us standardized admissions tests benefit under-represented students
ACT and SAT are better measures of college readiness than state tests, proponents say.
Wayne Camara and Michelle Croft
April 9, 2020
During coronavirus epidemic, let’s reimagine what’s possible for our students
Distance learning can no longer be seen as a tool that supports the instructional program, it must drive it.
Al Mijares
April 6, 2020
Child care in a locked down world
Essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis depend on child care centers to keep their children safe.
Susan Dumars
April 5, 2020
Teachers should seize this moment to connect with their students
For this generation of young people, the coronavirus crisis will be the defining moment of their lives.
John Bautista
April 2, 2020
School districts and housing organizations should work together to feed kids
Lack of access to schools and transportation during the coronavirus crisis might cause kids to go hungry.