January 25, 2023

Don't force a false choice between algebra and data science

Students who don't take Algebra 2 because they're more interested in data science could be shutting themselves off careers in science, technology engineering and math. But data science and Algebra 2 complement each other and should be taught in concert.

Ji Y. Son and James W. Stigler

January 24, 2023

First-generation college students: Don't be afraid to ask for help

Finishing is college is hard, especially for those who are the first in their families to seek a higher education. So take guilt-free advantage of available resources.

Randy Flores

January 22, 2023

California community colleges need equal footing with UC and CSU

The mission of California’s 116 colleges cannot be limited by external entities if the state truly seeks to harness the power of our system to drive the economy of the future.

Kevin G. Walthers

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's higher education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for California's public college and university systems.

EdSource staff

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's K-12 education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s proposed 2023-24 budget for the state's K-12 public schools.

EdSource staff

January 17, 2023

Ending California’s math wars requires leadership from Sacramento

While policymakers and advocates are arguing over how best to teach math, an increasing number of California's students are failing to learn math.

Pedro Noguera and Morgan Polikoff

January 3, 2023

Avoiding the new-teacher blues: What I wish I'd known when I started out

I wish I could go back in time and share these tips with myself, sitting in the car crying every day.

Kati Begen

December 29, 2022

Why I gave banned books as presents this year

Banning books from schools and libraries threatens freedom of speech and our commitment to teaching our children well. Children need to learn about other cultures. They need to be exposed to ideas and perspectives. They need to learn history, uncensored.

Carol Kocivar

December 27, 2022

Diversity is essential to helping students find their feet in college

Attending the state's only predominantly white public university made one student realize the importance of finding ways to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

Amelia Wu

December 19, 2022

New evangelical school board majority exposes deep polarization in Temecula

Adults like those who make up the new school board majority in Temecula always underestimate the enduring power of the positive teacher/student relationship.

Carl Cohn

December 19, 2022

Science instruction needs the same attention as math and English

Fewer than one-third of California's students are meeting state standards in science. The numbers are almost as bad for math.

Jessica Sawko

December 14, 2022

Respect for teachers means more than a pay raise

We often hear educators and others in the industry claim they would make more with the same education in private industry. Let’s look at that claim.

Todd Maddison

December 13, 2022

For better student outcomes, improve the quality and stability of school districts

A new tool developed by Pivot Learning can help California School districts focus their efforts on strengthening their ability to build a strong foundation for improvement.

Arun K. Ramanathan

December 7, 2022

Funding school libraries is a preemptive move against misinformation

Teacher librarians show students how to be discerning users and creators of information and equip them to investigate claims and use a variety of sources to draw their own conclusions.

Lisa Cheby

December 6, 2022

How to meet the challenge of effectively teaching ethnic studies

California educators must design curriculum that elevates nondominant narratives without "spouting ideology."

Suneal Kolluri and Leslee Edwards