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Ethnic studies should be a high school requirement
Schools would tailor their courses to reflect the student demographics in their communities, authors say.
Luis A. Alejo and Jose Lara
August 14, 2018
California must continue to lead in closing the bilingual skills gap
In addition to English and Spanish, proficiency in other languages is also important
David Bong
July 19, 2018
Need to rethink tying high-school diploma to college course requirements
Requiring graduates meet California State University requirements may deny diplomas to otherwise prepared students.
Russell W. Rumberger
July 1, 2018
With California in the lead, LGBTQ history gets boost in school curriculum
California's FAIR Education Act is being emulated in Illinois and Massachusetts.
James Hilton Harrell
June 26, 2018
California falls short in underwriting meals for state's youngest children
Continued lack of state investment in Child and Adult Care Food Program means fewer child care providers can offer free meals.
Franny Wong
June 20, 2018
How rewarding positive behavior turned around our school
Breaking the chain of misbehavior and punishment by recognizing students for what they do right.
Chelsea Ramirez and Jacob Rosario
June 11, 2018
Student organizations open pathways to college and careers
Career technical student organizations provide hands-on, real world experience to high school students.
Ron Anaya
May 23, 2018
Community college reforms are on the right track
Colleges must become more student-focused in their practices, advocates say.
Michele Siqueiros
May 21, 2018
A closer look at California’s impressive educational performance
Recent reforms are translating into improved performance, says former state schools chief.
Bill Honig
May 9, 2018
New science test must be part of California's school accountability system
State must signal importance of science to accelerate implementation of new science standards.
Jill Grace and Vincent Stewart
May 7, 2018
Trust students, not tests, to open pathway to community college success
How students do in high school is a better indicator than proficiency tests to determine if they are ready for college-level courses.
Jacqui Irwin and Eloy Ortiz Oakley
May 2, 2018
Teachers need more time to grow professionally before earning tenure
Providing new teachers more time and support to master the diverse skills their jobs call for would reduce staff turnover.
Josh Brown
April 26, 2018
Discovering gold in California’s schools
Educators across the state are hard at work creating a brighter future for all those kids who historically have been underserved.
Carl Cohn
April 17, 2018
Students need connection and support, not guns and guards
Ask young people what they need to feel safe, author says.
Diana Cruz
April 16, 2018
President Trump, community colleges are much more than vocational schools
Community colleges are as diverse as the communities they serve.