Equity

November 24, 2021

Researchers urge changes to improve California’s education funding law

Suggestions include confronting disparities in staffing fully qualified teachers and more evenly distributing money for high-needs students.

May 20, 2021

California math curriculum spurs new controversy about accelerated learning

Voluntary guidance for math instruction faces criticism from parents saying it stunts potential for students in advanced math pathways.

May 10, 2021

Students, community organizations ask judge to order mental health services, internet access

The lawsuit argues top education officials must monitor districts to see that billions in Covid relief address students' pressing needs.

October 27, 2020

Academic testing looks very different in California during distance learning

To assess students during distance learning, teachers are relying on informal check-ins, open notes and webcams to monitor a student’s behavior.

May 7, 2020

California school funding formula has a spending loophole; is a recession the time to fix it?

School districts argue budget cuts warrant spending flexibility; equity advocates argue high-needs students need resources they're entitled to.

April 9, 2020

Most parents are worried school closures will leave their students behind, survey finds

Education Trust-West, the survey's sponsor, sees evidence that months-long school closures will compound challenges facing low-income students.

April 7, 2020

Thousands of California students still without laptops and Wi-Fi for distance learning

State education officials are calling on more companies and individuals to donate laptops and WiFi hotspots for students.

February 21, 2020

Why test scores matter

Test scores are only one measure of a student, but they can be used to dispel stereotypes and promote higher achievement, superintendent says.

January 15, 2020

New push in California to increase diversity among math and science teachers

For years the need for trained and qualified teachers has been growing in schools across California, especially in math and science.

May 20, 2019

California's complex formulas limit options to close funding gap

The solution for schools isn't as simple as passing a new tax, researcher says.

May 3, 2018

African-American students with disabilities suspended at disproportionately high rates

Report finds those students lose substantially more instruction time due to discipline than their white counterparts.

February 14, 2018

Gates Foundation moves to implement new strategy to support 'networks for school improvement'

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has issued requests for proposals focused on collaborative, locally based efforts to improve outcomes for black, Latino and low-income students in middle and high schools.

Louis Freedberg

February 8, 2018

California's ambitious education reforms paying off in higher graduation rates and math scores, study finds

The study showed a significant increase in math performance, especially among low-income high school students.

Louis Freedberg

January 17, 2018

State must improve the California School Dashboard, not move the goalposts

Equity advocates give California an incomplete grade on its new accountability system.

Vernon M. Billy and Ryan J. Smith

College & Careers

January 3, 2018

Racial minorities feel like outsiders at some colleges, USC diversity expert says

USC professor Shaun Harper will lead a national survey that seeks to explore what college students think about their experiences about race, gender and other factors.