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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.
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
Immigration
August 16, 2021

How immigration policy forced a California family apart and disrupted their education

"My kids put their heart into their studies, and I feel like I'm clipping their wings," said Ruiz Arévalos, who was forced to stay in Mexico two years ago.

Zaidee Stavely
College Readiness
July 29, 2021

How ‘Mama Brown’ changed students’ lives by paying for college and so much more: ‘It’s not about the money’

Tutoring, field trips and plenty of love made the difference for Oakland students 'adopted' by a real estate agent.

Carolyn Jones And Andrew Reed
Testing and Accountability
July 21, 2021

Tired of the same old student assessments? This fund wants to help

The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund is calling for project proposals on how assessment can be done better.

Sydney Johnson
Digital Divide
July 15, 2021

California moves to adopt historic $6 billion broadband plan

The bill will enable local governments and nonprofits to bypass private companies and build their own broadband infrastructure.

Sydney Johnson
School Finance
June 29, 2021

Post-Covid California state budget with record spending on education heads to Gov. Newsom

College savings accounts, universal transitional kindergarten, new community schools, teacher recruitment incentives are a signature away.

EdSource staff
Commentary
June 7, 2021

Districts should focus on finding California’s missing kindergartners, especially English learners

English learners who did not connect, or connected minimally, during this year of distance learning need a renewed commitment that school will be a place full of rich language, wonderment and engagement in literacy and learning.

Martha Hernandez and Anya Hurwitz
Commentary
June 1, 2021

Make good on California’s commitment to equity — fund computer science classrooms

Almost two-thirds of California high schools lack computer science courses and schools serving predominantly low-income students are four times less likely to offer advanced placement computer science courses.

Julie Flapan and Allison Scott
High-needs students
May 19, 2021

Analysis faults districts on lack of spending accountability for Covid funding

With unprecedented billions of dollars, advocacy groups want details on how funding will help students targeted for extra assistance.

John Fensterwald