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As a Latinx student, Black Lives Matter movement is my responsibility, too
Protests help college student realize her voice is important in quest for justice.
Marlene Cordova
June 5, 2020
Let’s recognize learning can happen anywhere — especially now
Many California adults have impressive skillsets and knowledge bases that merit college-level credit.
Su Jin Gatlin Jez
June 4, 2020
To reopen safely and responsibly, schools need their afterschool partners
Expanded learning programs provide essential support and child care to families throughout the state.
Paul Gothold & Jennifer Peck
May 29, 2020
We must help high school juniors and seniors stay on the college path
The pandemic threatens to derail the pathways to college and career for too many California students.
Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Anne Stanton
May 21, 2020
Students, parents need more say in how distance learning is implemented
Transition to distance learning might have been less bumpy if parents and students were consulted.
Evelyn G. Alemán
May 20, 2020
New federal campus sexual harassment rules strive for balance
Instead of fixating on grievances against the new regulations, it is time to direct energy toward improving their application.
Liz Paris
May 19, 2020
We can make online learning a positive force in education
We must recognize that effective online learning involves more than just moving a course syllabus and lectures online.
Glenn M. Kleiman
May 18, 2020
Listen to community voices as we redesign California public schools
The future of learning must be co-designed by the students, families and educators, who are experts on the needs of their communities.
Maria Ortega, Laura Zavala and Tere Onofre
May 15, 2020
Reflections from high school journalists as they shelter in place
Updated entries from Granite Bay journalism students as they process how their lives have changed because of the coronavirus crisis through their writings.
Student Voices
May 14, 2020
The end of college teaching as we know it (if all goes well)
Instead of baleful predictions, let's focus on the changes that should come about.
Jody Greene
May 13, 2020
Forge emotional connections with students before pursuing lessons online
Students' basic needs for love and belonging must be met before getting back to meaningful academic learning.
Elizabeth Mee
May 8, 2020
We need state leadership to re-start K-12 education
Just as they are being asked to do more, districts will have less.
Arun K. Ramanathan
May 6, 2020
How to ensure equitable opportunities for college students coping with the pandemic
College staff who work with students and understand their needs are key.
Andrea Venezia, Bianca Mothé and Terra Thorne
May 6, 2020
We must ensure online testing is equitable to all students
Colleges and testing companies should put student needs at center of decisions on how to handle assessments and admissions in a time of social distancing.
Yoon S. Choi
May 5, 2020
We must get kids back to school — safely
President of State Board of Education in California says that schools won't reopen until state meets a complex set of requirements spelled out by Gov. Newsom to ensure student and adult safety.