Curriculum

February 6, 2020

California’s schools chief states his position as his department revises ethnic studies curriculum

Tony Thurmond says the curriculum should focus on African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos and Latinos, and Native Americans.

John Fensterwald

September 19, 2019

California needs time to get ethnic studies curriculum right

The debate over whether ethnic studies is an appropriate and valuable course for high school students was settled long ago.

Linda Darling-Hammond

September 16, 2019

California’s widely criticized ethnic studies plan to be revised

Critics said the original proposal was politically biased and omitted the American experiences of some ethnic and religious groups.

Diana Lambert

August 26, 2019

California science teachers offer more input on new classroom materials

A new rubric for science textbooks aims to help teachers understand the state standards while picking out new materials.

Sydney Johnson

August 12, 2019

Nationwide project provides free science materials to meet California’s new standards

The materials are not on the state’s list of approved science programs, which many districts will turn to as they begin their curriculum adoption process.

Sydney Johnson

June 26, 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

April 19, 2018

Voting for young people explained: a quick guide

It’s never been better to be a young voter in California. Here’s a look at a number of new laws aimed at increasing young voter education and participation.