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July 8, 2020

Helping English learners succeed should be a top priority for schools amid the pandemic

Professional development for teachers is key to closing opportunity gaps.

Anya Hurwitz
July 7, 2020

We must bend rules (and make new ones) for emotional health

Teachers realize there is more to distance learning than keeping the children’s study skills fresh, and adapt their classes to meet the need.

Thomas Courtney
July 6, 2020

California must commit to funding coronavirus protections for child care workers

Our economy cannot successfully reopen if we do not support the health and safety of child care providers in the coming months.

Anna J. Markowitz, Rashmita Mistry and Deb Valentine
July 6, 2020

We must reimagine public education — here’s how

Pandemic presents an opportunity to make public schools work better for all children.

Gloria Lee
June 30, 2020

Students are an untapped resource in navigating the pandemic

Students want to help solve real-world challenges, the pandemic presents an opportunity to empower them.

Mariana Aguilar
June 29, 2020

Some people called my community college trash, they were wrong

LA City College helped student realize dream of getting a degree.

Kilmer Salinas
June 29, 2020

Students and teachers need at least two days a week in the classroom to stay connected

The in-person contact and interaction is essential to student success in the fall.

Marion Siwek
June 25, 2020

Now is the right moment to measure educational disparities

Schooling and student needs have changed, and we should be responsive to that.

Christopher Edley, Jr. and Maria Echaveste
June 24, 2020

Pandemic reveals how much California needs more community schools

Model expands the ability of schools to support students and their families in multiple ways.

Julio Angel Alicea
June 23, 2020

We must end school policies that most harm our Black students

We have all failed our children by allowing structural and interpersonal racism into our school systems.

Atasi Uppal
June 22, 2020

Getting to 100% student engagement in distance learning

Teachers can partner with students, families and colleague to establish a caring classroom community, even if it’s from a distance.

Jessie Welcomer
June 22, 2020

Take this pandemic moment to improve education

We must think differently about education because the status quo isn’t working.

Jacob Martinez
June 21, 2020

Statements supporting Black Lives Matter are not enough, schools must do more

Real commitment to racial justice is not for the faint of heart, but is worth our time, effort, and energy, because our students’ lives are at stake.

Tyrone C. Howard
June 18, 2020

It breaks my heart to have the cop talk with my son — but I must

Father fears for safety of his son.

Daniel Vasquez
June 17, 2020

Teachers need opportunities to heal before the school year begins

School districts and the state must be proactive in supporting teachers to prevent burnout and teachers leaving the profession.

Antero Garcia and Nicole Mirra