Commentary

February 21, 2020

Why test scores matter

Test scores are only one measure of a student, but they can be used to dispel stereotypes and promote higher achievement, superintendent says.

Frank Donavan

February 19, 2020

Opinion: California’s children cannot thrive in dilapidated schools

Statewide bond measure would provide for desperately needed renovation of old school buildings, supporters say.

Bina Lefkovitz and David W. Gordon

February 18, 2020

Opinion: Voters should reject this Proposition 13

The $15 billion bond measure is unnecessary and unwise, opponents say.

Jon Coupal

February 3, 2020

We must include English learners in early education plan for California

Early education is enhanced by school communities that affirm and support the languages and cultures students bring to the classroom.

Anya Hurwitz

January 30, 2020

Voters can help deliver world-class education and thriving communities to students

Ballot measure proponents advocate for a new, ongoing source of funding for state's education priorities.

E. Toby Boyd

January 5, 2020

Opinion: California must invest in improving facilities for higher education

California’s public higher education system needs new investments to protect students’ health and safety.

Dick Ackerman and Mel Levine

December 19, 2019

College admissions tests are a poor indicator of college readiness

Removing tests from admissions process would allow UC to recruit and educate California’s best and brightest from all backgrounds.

Mo Hyman

December 17, 2019

What is this “teachable moment” teaching our children?

Impeachment by the House of Representatives reveals the weakness of constitutional tools to ensure the president upholds the law.

Louis Freedberg

December 16, 2019

Don't blame tests for differences in educational quality and access

Colleges would miss out on valuable information about student readiness if they eliminate test scores from the admissions process.

Marten Roorda

December 5, 2019

Requiring fourth year of high school math will leave more students behind

Many schools serving low-income students already fail to offer all the courses needed for admission to CSU campuses.

Elisha Smith Arrillaga

November 25, 2019

Test-optional admissions won't level the college admissions playing field

High SAT and ACT scores still provide an edge even if colleges don't require them.

Yoon Choi

November 21, 2019

Schools must steer away from 'one size fits all' approach

Focusing primarily on academic achievement and test scores not enough to prepare students for future challenges.

Michael Matsuda

November 19, 2019

California must build the capacity of its public universities to admit more computer science majors

The state is promoting computer science in K-12 schools, but UC and CSU colleges lack bandwidth to meet the demand.

Trish Boyd Williams and Sathya Narayanan

November 8, 2019

A quarter century on, schools in California now a welcoming place for undocumented students

Much has changed since voters approved Proposition 187, an initiative to expel undocumented students from its public schools and universities.