Donald Trump

December 1, 2022

Political rancor has had chilling effect on public education, survey finds

Political divide in country has meant less classroom instruction on race and racism, more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.

Diana Lambert

November 29, 2022

California college students have their own ideas on diversifying campuses

College students respond to the question “How do you think California’s colleges and universities can build more diverse student populations without considering race in the admissions process?”

The California Student Journalism Corps

January 20, 2021

The best way to handle student anxiety about the insurrection? Talk about it

Amid political strife, some school districts have been discouraging political discussions.

Carolyn Jones

January 14, 2021

CA Chancellor Oakley backs college leaders after blowback for denouncing Capitol violence

Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley stepped up support for campus leaders urging them to not back down after some faced sharp attacks to statements condemning Capitol violence.

Thomas Peele And Ashley A. Smith

January 6, 2021

California educators condemn and reflect on Capitol attack

Educators offered support services for students and families while underscoring the importance of a robust education system.

EdSource staff

November 3, 2020

Biden’s exhaustive education agenda — and Trump’s skimpy one — get short shrift during long campaign

Focus on Donald Trump and pandemic meant that Biden’s many education proposals got little airing during the campaign.

Louis Freedberg

October 29, 2020

High school teachers in California wary of taking on contentious Biden-Trump election

Distance learning poses additional challenges for teachers willing to help students examine a divisive election filled with misinformation.

John Fensterwald

October 2, 2020

Trump contracting Covid-19 likely to elevate concerns about school reopenings

Opening schools for in-person instruction involves taking risks at almost every stage in the process.

Louis Freedberg

July 14, 2020

Local control of schools defeats Trump efforts to bring students back to class

Despite threats from President Trump and Betsy DeVos to cut off federal funding, growing number of districts in California say they will open in fall offering mostly distance learning

Louis Freedberg

July 6, 2020

President Trump accuses schools of “extreme indoctrination” of children

President says children are being “taught to hate their own country,” while former vice president Joe Biden says teachers should have more authority in the classroom

Louis Freedberg

February 5, 2020

Trump revives call for support of ’school choice’ agenda, despite certain rejection in Congress

Call for expanded tax credit program immediately rejected by top education legislator in House.

Louis Freedberg

January 21, 2020

After two decades, flashbacks to another impeachment trial

Unlike Trump, President Clinton expressed remorse for his actions and asked for forgiveness from the nation.

Louis Freedberg

December 17, 2019

What is this “teachable moment” teaching our children?

Impeachment by the House of Representatives reveals the weakness of constitutional tools to ensure the president upholds the law.

Louis Freedberg

November 12, 2019

University of California will support undocumented students, even if DACA ends

UC considering ways to help undocumented students stay in school, if their DACA status is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

November 8, 2019

University of California heads to Supreme Court to defend protections for undocumented immigrants

Thousands of California college students, graduates and employees would be at risk of deportation if DACA is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely