February 18, 2019

Oakland principals support teachers but call for more state and local funds

Open letter in support of Oakland Unified teachers signed by 75 principals from district.

By principals from Oakland Unified School District

February 14, 2019

Beyond Parkland: Remembering all the victims of gun violence

On this day, the one-year anniversary of the Parkland shootings, let us remember the lesser known victims of gun attacks, the ones who make up the majority of those killed by violence involving firearms.

Louis Freedberg

February 12, 2019

Schools need more resources for student mental health and wellness

Changes to current state law could enable schools to more easily access federal mental health funds.

Laura Wasco and Jeff Frost

February 5, 2019

Comprehensive sexual health education in school saves lives

Delays in implementing health education law and curriculum can put students at risk, teacher says.

Kelli Bourne

January 29, 2019

Quality must be at the heart of expanding early childhood education in California

While access has to early childhood education has improved, quality still varies across the state.

Meera Mani

January 23, 2019

Building a system of support for California students — from the ground up

Partnerships and collaboration are key to achieving school improvement goals.

Tom Armelino

January 17, 2019

California does not have to start from scratch in building new education data system

Data system can connect information from K-12 to college and beyond but must be useful and easy to use.

Brad C. Phillips

January 13, 2019

Will we step up for California public schools in 2019?

Former California secretary of education suggests 10 ways to help schools succeed.

Glen Thomas

January 11, 2019

Just days into governorship, Newsom a master of complexities of California budget

After years in the shadows as lieutenant governor, Newsom is back in his element shaping and making policy, this time not for one city but for the most populous state in the nation.

Louis Freedberg

January 7, 2019

State board of education president, and governor’s ally, leaves mark on California education

Michael Kirst has helped lead the state through significant education reforms.

Dick Jung

December 19, 2018

Parents, educators should scrutinize concepts of gender and sexual identity in state's health education framework

Framework creates guidelines for California K-12 curriculum.

Brenda Lebsack

December 10, 2018

Public education must promote participation in democratic process

Civic engagement by young people strengthens the social fabric and our democracy, authors say.

Henry A. J. Ramos and Eric C. Abrams

November 26, 2018

Measuring growth in test scores is key to understanding student progress

School communities need actionable data and a complete picture of progress to support meaningful changes for students.

Steve Martinez and Rick Miller

November 9, 2018

A three-point education agenda for California in 2019

Newly elected policymakers should focus on supporting teachers, helping struggling students, and better aligning teaching materials to state standards, say former California secretaries of education Gary Hart and Glen Thomas

Gary K. Hart and Glen Thomas

October 31, 2018

California needs a new master plan to close the education equity gap

State must invest new revenues in public education and modernize data system, author says.

John Affeldt