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Encouraging students to make mistakes to improve math outcomes
San Francisco Unified incorporates social and emotional learning in math curriculum to provide richer academic lessons and improve student outcomes.
Lizzy Hull Barnes
November 19, 2017
What went wrong can go right with fixing remedial education at CSU
The Chancellor's Office must work with the faculty to implement changes to remedial and general education courses in the California State University System.
Harry Hellenbrand
November 2, 2017
New system of support contributes to student success
Multi-tiered system of support helps educators solve problems before they become problems.
Al Mijares
September 13, 2017
California plan puts state on the right track to achieve academic goals for its students
Plan ensures maximum flexibility for California to continue its ground-breaking educational reforms.
Gary Toebben
September 12, 2017
California's education plan must be more transparent about student performance
State can support schools and districts without shame and blame while also showing clearly how students are doing.
Samantha Tran
September 12, 2017
California's education plan affirms commitment to local control
California's ESSA plan meets the federal government’s requirements while affirming the state's commitment to local control that allows teachers, principals and superintendents to meet the needs of our diverse students.
Michael Kirst
September 11, 2017
To judge teacher effectiveness, parents must look at the whole school
While your child’s teacher certainly matters, parents should care at least as much about the whole team their child’s teacher is working with, including the principal.
Tara Kini
September 6, 2017
With multiple challenges, rural schools warrant far more attention
Educators in California's rural schools face challenges that are different but just as daunting as those of their urban counterparts.
Carl Cohn
August 28, 2017
Data essential to ensure students are prepared for college and careers
California scored above the national average in reporting of college and career readiness data but there is still work to be done.
Lisa Gonzales and Shelly Masur
August 21, 2017
California must take steps to grow the bilingual teacher workforce
Teacher shortage limits districts' ability to expand bilingual offerings.
Vickie Ramos Harris and Shelly Spiegel-Coleman
July 12, 2017
California moves to expand K-12 computer science instruction
New state budget includes funding for two significant initiatives to expand K-12 student access to computer science coursework and instruction.
Trish Williams
July 5, 2017
Research shows transitional kindergarten benefit for English learners
English learners in transitional kindergarten show significant gains.
Deborah Kong
July 2, 2017
Destigmatizing suicide to save lives
As a society, we need to be more comfortable discussing suicide with children.
Takesha Cooper, MD
June 21, 2017
The multiple benefits of learning two languages
California has taken important steps to support dual language learners.
Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio
June 14, 2017
Ensuring access to summer learning for all students
Failing to invest in after-school and summer programs would undermine two decades of work to help communities close the learning gap for children of color, low-income children and working class families.