August 17, 2017

California's public universities struggle with rising college eligibility

Far more students are now eligible to enroll at UC and CSU, without a parallel increase in the universities' ability to admit more students.

Louis Freedberg

August 7, 2017

Key to overcoming remedial obstacles is for students to arrive at college better prepared

Despite recent changes at the college level, more needs to be done in K-12 schools.

Louis Freedberg

July 18, 2017

Now for the hard part: translating new vision for community colleges into student success

The Vision for Success plan adopted by the college system's board of governors lays out a pathway to support students.

Louis Freedberg

July 12, 2017

California must take steps to grow the bilingual teacher workforce

Teacher shortage limits districts' ability to expand bilingual offerings.

Vickie Ramos Harris and Shelly Spiegel-Coleman

July 5, 2017

California moves to expand K-12 computer science instruction

New state budget includes funding for two significant initiatives to expand K-12 student access to computer science coursework and instruction.

Trish Williams

July 2, 2017

Research shows transitional kindergarten benefit for English learners

English learners in transitional kindergarten show significant gains.

Deborah Kong

June 21, 2017

Destigmatizing suicide to save lives

As a society, we need to be more comfortable discussing suicide with children.

Takesha Cooper, MD

June 14, 2017

The multiple benefits of learning two languages

California has taken important steps to support dual language learners.

Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio

June 12, 2017

Ensuring access to summer learning for all students

Failing to invest in after-school and summer programs would undermine two decades of work to help communities close the learning gap for children of color, low-income children and working class families.

Jennifer Peck

June 5, 2017

At Cal State, algebra is a civil rights issue

A college degree can break the cycle of poverty. CSU must take steps to ensure that math requirements do not pose arbitrary and discriminatory barriers.

Christopher Edley, Jr.

May 30, 2017

LAUSD election, new data provide momentum for charter schools

New research shows that charter schools are improving the achievement of the predominantly minority and low-income students in Los Angeles Unified School District.

Lance Izumi

May 16, 2017

California must save its successful after-school programs

If the state does not increase funding for these high-quality programs, up to 29 percent of them could shut down in the next two years, leaving more than 120,000 students with nowhere to go when the school day ends.

Connie Leyva and Anthony Portantino

May 9, 2017

Californians must support all students

As California's student population has grown and become much more diverse, teachers need support from parents, community members and lawmakers to ensure all students get the public education they deserve.

Eric C. Heins

April 24, 2017

Q & A: Educator and lecturer advocates for equity in education

Jeff Duncan-Andrade, an associate professor and school teacher and leader in Oakland, says a focus on equity could lead to a renaissance in education.

Theresa Harrington

April 19, 2017

California needs new push to prepare Latino students for college and careers

The challenges Latino students face are entrenched, systemic, and begin early in students’ academic lives

David Verdugo