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Low-Income Students

The majority of California’s students come from families with incomes of less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level and qualify for free- and reduced-price meals. These students often face obstacles to succeed in school. California’s funding formula provides more funding for schools to serve children who are low-income.
Commentary
August 16, 2022

It’s time to end scholarship displacement

A little-known but common practice where one form of a student’s financial aid, like a university grant, is reduced or canceled when the student receives an outside scholarship affects thousands of students across California and the United States.

Nadja Jepsen and Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton
Student Well-Being
August 11, 2022

California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing

As community college students return to their campuses, many will find one new resource to count on: a hub where they can seek support in meeting their basic needs.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Quick Guides
August 11, 2022

Basic needs at the California community colleges | Quick Guide

California Community Colleges must now offer a basic needs center at all 115 of its physical campuses. Most centers will offer food and housing support to begin.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Credentialing
August 4, 2022

Poorer students still get the least qualified teachers, but California has made progress

There are 40% more teachers in poor schools who lack the required qualifications than in the richest schools, an EdSource analysis found.

Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Daniel J. Willis
Student voices
July 1, 2022

It’s not easy trying to finish college in 2022; try doing it with autism

Autism makes college harder. But perseverance and support services are helping this student make his way through.

Ramon Castaños
School Finance
June 28, 2022

Gov. Newsom strikes deal on state budget: big increase for K-12, plan to expand Cal Grant, too

Compromise includes 13% more for funding formula, extra for community schools, student transportation, school construction, literacy coaches and expansion of Cal Grants.

John Fensterwald And Michael Burke
College & Careers
June 21, 2022

Campuses looking to offer housing for students and their children

Students in need of year-round, stable housing — rather than only during academic terms — face particular challenges when deciding which school to attend.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Commentary
May 25, 2022

Schools should avail of state funding to serve more freshly prepared and locally grown food

California districts are leading the way in offering fresh, healthy school meals for all students.

Brandy Dreibelbis
Literacy
April 18, 2022

A small town in Kern County contemplates turning its community library into a police station

A petition pits the supporters of a county library branch against the small California city of McFarland's plan to convert it to a police headquarters.

Emma Gallegos
Homeless Youth
February 16, 2022

Liaisons play pivotal role in connecting California homeless children to services

All students experiencing homelessness are entitled to certain supports under federal law, and homeless liaisons are tasked with providing that support. But will there be enough funding to support each homeless child once they are identified?

Betty Márquez Rosales
School Finance
December 28, 2021

Catholic schools sue LA Unified for gutting funding for their low-income students

The California Department of Education found Los Angeles Unified violated the law in cutting 90% of funding for more than 100 archdiocese schools, and now the diocese is suing the district.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
December 3, 2021

L.A. Unified's next leader must pursue police-free schools and truly engage the community

We need a superintendent who will treat students, families and communities as partners and not ignore or dismiss us.

Marshé Doss and Joseph Williams
College & Careers
November 9, 2021

More California Latino students attending college, but 'disturbing gaps' remain

Latinos are 39% of the state’s population, yet only one in four students in the entire University of California system identify as Latino.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Federal Education Policy
October 25, 2021

For months, California private schools have been waiting for 'emergency' Covid aid

Delay by the California Department of Education is denying vital services for students, creating a budget squeeze for urban Catholic schools.

John Fensterwald
Commentary
September 20, 2021

Pell Grant students are doing all they can; they deserve our support.

If Congress beefed up the yearly Pell Grant award, UC students would be able to use more of their financial aid to cover additional basic living expenses and reduce their housing and food insecurity, while borrowing less.

Shawn Brick