February 28, 2018

Forecast for California school climates remains cloudy without good data, advocates say

School districts are trying a variety of strategies aimed at creating safe and welcoming school environments, but there is controversy over the role and frequency of student surveys, and how to use them.

David Washburn

January 24, 2018

California leaders must act to extend progress on school discipline

Legislature has until July 1 to extend ban on suspending students for willful defiance of school authorities, a category that is used too often to punish students for minor infractions

Robert Ross

March 9, 2015

One in three California students reported being bullied in previous year

Survey included students in grades 7, 9 and 11.

Jane Meredith Adams

January 6, 2014

Preschool, teacher training and student health funding needed to offset child poverty, report says

Jane Meredith Adams

September 23, 2013

New focus on school climate in massive student survey

Jane Meredith Adams

June 26, 2013

Schools would be required to track anti-gay bullying under new federal proposal

Jane Meredith Adams

April 29, 2013

Positive school climate boosts test scores, study says

Positive school climate boosts student achievement test scores in California, research study from WestEd says.

Jane Meredith Adams