Stockton Unified

August 14, 2020

Coronavirus compounds education challenges in Central Valley

Don Shalvey of San Joaquin A+ talks about how to increase college attainment, and Brian Biedermann, the new superintendent of Stockton Unified, says distance learning is going well, but 8 to 10 percent of students not accounted for on online rolls.

EdSource staff

Literacy

February 21, 2020

Lawsuit settlement results in $50 million for reading programs in California schools

Funds will be shared by 75 elementary schools with the lowest reading scores.

Carolyn Jones

College Readiness

February 10, 2020

How some California school districts invest in counseling – and achieve results

Schools with more counselors report higher graduation rates, more students going to college.

Carolyn Jones

January 22, 2019

Stockton Unified settles state complaint over discriminatory policing practices

State investigators also found that the district violated students' Fourth Amendment rights and the rights of students with disabilities. The district agreed to five years of state monitoring.

David Washburn

February 7, 2018

California's largest districts address chronic absenteeism with focus on why students miss school

Districts focusing on reasons for chronic absenteeism, such as illness, suspensions, transportation and family disruptions.

Nico Savidge

June 6, 2017

ACLU finds 'over-policing' in Stockton Unified schools

Stockton Unified spent nearly $3 million on school policing from state money targeted for low-income, English learner and foster youth students, the ACLU found in a data analysis.