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Teachers Unions
May 26, 2023

Teachers unions demand housing, transportation and other student supports during negotiations

Teachers unions across the country are negotiating for more than pay raises; they want 'common good' measures that benefit school employees, students and their families.

Diana Lambert
Commentary
April 12, 2023

Why California schools shouldn’t keep secrets from parents

It is imperative that parents are alerted about any signs that their child is struggling. Schools have neither the expertise nor the mandate to manage dangerous mental health situations.

Erin Friday
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.

Megan Bacigalupi and Rebecca Bodenheimer