Topics Parent Voices

October 13, 2022

Conservatives are waging a war for control over California school boards

The California Republican Party, churches and other conservative organizations hope to ride a wave of parent discontent to victories in school board races across the state.

Diana Lambert

California's Enrollment Rollercoaster

May 2, 2022

Growing suburban Sacramento school districts spared state's declining enrollment

New housing construction in suburbs around Sacramento have saved some school districts in the region from the belt-tightening that comes with declining student enrollment.

Diana Lambert

Student Health

January 18, 2022

Stressed-out parents divided over going back to school amid surge

Some are most worried about schools shuttering again, fearful of remote learning, which caused emotional damage and learning loss for many.

Karen D'Souza

Student Health

July 30, 2021

Confusion over mask mandate for California schools sparks tension between districts and parents

Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to allow school districts to enforce the state mask mandate has parents demanding they drop the requirement.

Diana Lambert

Parent Voices

June 2, 2021

California parents need a seat at the education reform table

The pandemic galvanized parents to become advocates for their children. They must lean in to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redefine what education reform means in California.