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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.
Jennifer Peck
June 12, 2017
At Cal State, algebra is a civil rights issue
A college degree can break the cycle of poverty. CSU must take steps to ensure that math requirements do not pose arbitrary and discriminatory barriers.
Christopher Edley, Jr.
June 5, 2017
California must do much more to invest in a strong teacher workforce
California is in the midst of a serious and growing teacher shortage and state leaders must invest in building a prepared and stable teacher workforce.
David Rattray
May 31, 2017
LAUSD election, new data provide momentum for charter schools
New research shows that charter schools are improving the achievement of the predominantly minority and low-income students in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Lance Izumi
May 30, 2017
California must save its successful after-school programs
If the state does not increase funding for these high-quality programs, up to 29 percent of them could shut down in the next two years, leaving more than 120,000 students with nowhere to go when the school day ends.
Connie Leyva and Anthony Portantino
May 16, 2017
Californians must support all students
As California's student population has grown and become much more diverse, teachers need support from parents, community members and lawmakers to ensure all students get the public education they deserve.
Eric C. Heins
May 9, 2017
Understanding teacher layoffs during times of teacher shortages
Layoffs are local, but teacher shortages are statewide.
Patrick M. Shields And EdSource Commentaries
March 23, 2017
It is up to states to ensure English learner and immigrant students receive a quality education
The simple answer: It depends on the actions of state and local policymakers where those students live.
Julie Sugarman
March 17, 2017
The yawning education gap
Is the recent acceptance by much of the electorate of “alternative facts” and gargantuan falsehoods a measure of educational failure in history, government and economics?
Peter Schrag
March 9, 2017
LA teachers union should focus on unity, not division
The best response to our current president is a vast increase in constructive, empowered, diverse and open-minded voices.
Mark Gozonsky
March 2, 2017
Schools can help students learn to spot fake news
Will California’s schools push back against post-truth politics? New research shows that it’s possible.
Joseph Kahne and Benjamin Bowyer
February 23, 2017
Placement tests land many students in a math maze instead of on pathways to success
At some CSU campuses, even passing the system’s math placement test or completing remedial requirements won’t ensure that students avoid remedial math.
Pamela Burdman
February 19, 2017
CSU needs more effective way to assess students' math readiness
Current placement practices may force some students into remedial math courses they don’t need, jeopardizing their progress through college.