Instruction

Commentary

Is the ‘core curriculum’ still core?

April 8, 2024

Parents, community members rate skills like critical thinking and communication higher than the traditional core subjects of English and math.

Roman Stearns

Bill to mandate 'science of reading' in California schools faces teachers union opposition

April 5, 2024

The move puts the fate of AB 2222 in question, but supporters insist that there is room to negotiate changes that can help tackle the state's literacy crisis.

Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Zaidee Stavely

Commentary

We must be proactive in guiding the influence of artificial intelligence on education

April 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence could breathe new life into education if it is handled right, with a focus on equity and collaboration.

Michael Matsuda

Commentary

English learners, too, would benefit from fixing how we teach reading in California; this bill is a good start

April 1, 2024

Bill opponents should seek to improve the legislation rather leave students with outdated reading instruction.

Claude Goldenberg

Should 4-year-olds have to take an English proficiency test?

March 28, 2024

Advocates and school staff say the test was not designed for 4-year-olds and may misidentify young children as English learners.

Zaidee Stavely

Expanding arts education requires accountability and team effort, panel says 

March 22, 2024

An EdSource panel discussed ways various stakeholders can come together to support arts education amid confusion about Proposition 28.

Mallika Seshadri

LAUSD launches Ed, the nation’s first AI 'personal assistant' for students

March 20, 2024

The Los Angeles Unified School District's new artificial intelligence tool will be able to accommodate students in 100 languages.

Mallika Seshadri

Commentary

Marching band can change your college experience

March 18, 2024

Leadership, accountability, time management, confidence and patience are all skills that members of a marching band gain.

Ashley Bolter

California’s science test will be added to state school dashboard

March 13, 2024

Districts have been slow to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, and including the assessment on the portal could accelerate the pace.

John Fensterwald

Can arts education help children heal from trauma?

March 12, 2024

Arts and music can nurture a visceral feeling of belonging that can help combat the isolation that often follows a tragic event, experts say.

Karen D'Souza

English learner advocates in California oppose 'science of reading' bill

March 8, 2024

Two prominent organizations say the proposal would dismantle progress made to improve reading instruction for those students.

Zaidee Stavely

Commentary

Data Science helps students of color opt in for more math 

March 7, 2024

UC's decision to rescind high school courses in that area as satisfying a requirement for college admission is a mistake.

Jason Lee Morgan and Kagba Suaray

Commentary

Advanced math in high school prepares students for STEM and data science careers

March 5, 2024

If introductory data science courses are taken at the exclusion of Algebra II, students won't be adequately prepared for STEM majors in college.

Jennifer Chayes and Jelani Nelson

UC professors' math problem: How does data science fit in?

March 5, 2024

UC math professors say introductory data science lacks rigor; advocates argue it's engaging math for non-STEM majors.

John Fensterwald

Commentary

California must invest in professional learning for arts teachers

March 4, 2024

Educators have a wide range of training and development needs that must be met if the state is to fulfill the promise of Proposition 28.

Letty Kraus and Patti Saraniero