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August 14, 2018

Ethnic studies should be a high school requirement

Schools would tailor their courses to reflect the student demographics in their communities, authors say.

Luis A. Alejo and Jose Lara
July 19, 2018

California must continue to lead in closing the bilingual skills gap

In addition to English and Spanish, proficiency in other languages is also important

David Bong
July 1, 2018

Need to rethink tying high-school diploma to college course requirements

Requiring graduates meet California State University requirements may deny diplomas to otherwise prepared students.

Russell W. Rumberger
June 26, 2018

With California in the lead, LGBTQ history gets boost in school curriculum

California's FAIR Education Act is being emulated in Illinois and Massachusetts.

James Hilton Harrell
June 11, 2018

How rewarding positive behavior turned around our school

Breaking the chain of misbehavior and punishment by recognizing students for what they do right.

Chelsea Ramirez and Jacob Rosario
May 23, 2018

Student organizations open pathways to college and careers

Career technical student organizations provide hands-on, real world experience to high school students.

Ron Anaya
May 21, 2018

Inaction on school shootings an indicator of larger neglect of children's well being

To tackle gun violence, children's well-being must be at the top of the nation's agenda

Louis Freedberg
May 21, 2018

Community college reforms are on the right track

Colleges must become more student-focused in their practices, advocates say.

Michele Siqueiros
May 9, 2018

A closer look at California’s impressive educational performance

Recent reforms are translating into improved performance, says former state schools chief.

Bill Honig
May 7, 2018

New science test must be part of California's school accountability system

State must signal importance of science to accelerate implementation of new science standards.

Jill Grace and Vincent Stewart
May 2, 2018

Trust students, not tests, to open pathway to community college success

How students do in high school is a better indicator than proficiency tests to determine if they are ready for college-level courses.

Jacqui Irwin and Eloy Ortiz Oakley
April 26, 2018

Teachers need more time to grow professionally before earning tenure

Providing new teachers more time and support to master the diverse skills their jobs call for would reduce staff turnover.

Josh Brown
April 17, 2018

Discovering gold in California’s schools

Educators across the state are hard at work creating a brighter future for all those kids who historically have been underserved.

Carl Cohn
April 16, 2018

Students need connection and support, not guns and guards

Ask young people what they need to feel safe, author says.

Diana Cruz
April 11, 2018

President Trump, community colleges are much more than vocational schools

Community colleges are as diverse as the communities they serve.

Larry Galizio