January 20, 2022

Teachers must prioritize inclusivity

Making sure that all students feel valued, seen and included must not be left to chance.

Tamra Simpson

January 18, 2022

Funding change won't lead to public school reforms

Basing funding on enrollment instead of attendance only teaches public schools all the wrong lessons.

Lance Izumi

January 17, 2022

Let's use educator effectiveness funds to build collaborative communities

The influx of funding can help educators better collaborate to create a more useful, meaningful and humane educational experience for students.

David Tow

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 early ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.

EdSource staff

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's K-12 budget for 2022-23

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s proposed 2022-23 budget for the state's K-12 public schools.

EdSource staff

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 higher ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2022-23 January budget proposal.

EdSource staff

January 12, 2022

How student-driven goals make learning more meaningful

Helping students set attainable goals can provide the sense of meaning and belonging they need to fully engage with their learning.

Chase Nordengren

January 12, 2022

Addressing the crisis in arts and music education in California

Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner is leading an effort to restore arts and music education to a more prominent place in the school curriculum.

Louis Freedberg

January 6, 2022

Dual enrollment is a foot in the door to college

Making dual enrollment opportunities available equitably to all California high school students must not be left to chance.

Michal Kurlaender and Olga Rodriguez

January 4, 2022

Teachers are not therapists

Policymakers and administrators must have the courage to make big changes to provide students more access to mental health professionals.

Ellen Dahlke

January 4, 2022

How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now

California needs a master plan to provide safe and inspirational spaces for children to learn that are protected from disruptions caused by climate change.

Jonathan Klein and Lisa Patel

January 3, 2022

A guide to making the California teacher shortage even worse

California's teacher preparation requirements, especially the cumbersome Induction process, are driving qualified teachers away.

Martin Blythe

January 2, 2022

Part-time professors deserve the opportunity for full-time work

California's current laws have created an unfair system of "haves and have-nots" among community college faculty, and it's time to fix that.

Alexis Moore, Jack Longmate, and Keith Hoeller

December 29, 2021

Why agility training needs to be available for all students

When change is constant, teaching students how to be more agile in coping with the unexpected can make a dramatic difference to their well-being and resilience.

James Alvarez Mourey

December 28, 2021

Investing in teacher wellness has never been more critical

California must support teachers and invest in their well-being to halt the growing shortage.

Beatrice Viramontes