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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.
Ana Ponce
September 5, 2022
Canceling community college classes is shortsighted
Canceling classes due to lower enrollment is devastating to students and faculty. Community colleges have the funds and should invest in smaller classes instead.
Jeff Freitas and James McKeever
August 29, 2022
Let's finish the historic reform of remedial education and make good on our promise
California has come so far in removing unfair barriers to community college students' academic success, but there's more work to do.
Daisy Gonzales
August 25, 2022
To solve our mental health crisis, give more children equal access to play
Many public schools have defunded sports programs, and most offer physical education just a few days a week, reinforcing a pay-to-play youth sports culture with few free and low-cost opportunities at a time when they are most needed.
Renata Simril
August 23, 2022
Nutrition education can be a game-changer for our youth
Providing healthier meals in schools alone is not enough. Students need to learn about nutrition from an early age so they can make better food choices.
Elizabeth Falkner
August 22, 2022
Other states, select California districts can inform our comprehensive approach to literacy
"Positive outlier" districts in California are already demonstrating how to successfully improve literacy in our diverse state with its decentralized education system.