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Race and Equity

Nationwide protests for racial justice have resulted in calls for the removal of police from school campuses and greater attention to education equity and closing achievement gaps. This section includes articles and commentaries that explore questions of equity and race in California’s public schools.

Commentary
November 17, 2021

Community colleges are still wasting Black and Latino students’ time

By shrugging off the law against putting students into noncredit, nontransferrable remedial courses, colleges continue to trap students in a never-ending cycle leading to failure.

Jetaun Stevens
Black Student Success
November 8, 2021

The ‘absolutely essential’ role of Black counselors on campus

Black counselors can play a key role in ensuring Black students are placed in college prep classes and get mental health services.

Carolyn Jones
Race and Equity
November 1, 2021

Fighting for the education of Black students in California

A Sacramento organization is suing the state, alleging officials knew about discriminatory disciplinary practices for years and did nothing.

Diana Lambert
Teacher Voices
October 28, 2021

We must better equip teachers for Black student success

A micro-credential can help teachers address racial disparities in their own classrooms and beyond.

Lyndsey Bonomolo
Race and Equity
October 8, 2021

California becomes first state to require ethnic studies in high school

One year after he vetoed legislation, Gov. Newsom signs bill, also releasing $50 million for districts to create ethnic studies curricula.

John Fensterwald
California's Reading Dilemma
October 4, 2021

Inside one California school's approach to reading as a 'civil right'

Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond is revamping its literacy program this year with a greater emphasis on phonics both in lessons and one-on-one intervention, as well as on classroom discussion and grade-level, culturally relevant texts.

Ali Tadayon
East Bay Schools
September 22, 2021

East Bay middle school renamed to honor local 100-year-old park ranger and activist

Renowned civil rights activist and National Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin spent her 100th birthday at an El Sobrante middle school that renamed itself after her.

Ali Tadayon
Race and Equity
September 7, 2021

Research finds ethnic studies in San Francisco had enduring impact

Higher rates of graduation and college enrollment are tracked to course, but researcher urges caution in interpreting the study.

John Fensterwald
LAUSD
September 3, 2021

What kind of leader should follow Austin Beutner at LA Unified?

As Los Angeles prepares to search for a new superintendent, some wonder whether the district needs to change dramatically before bringing on a new leader.

Matt Krupnick
Race and Equity
July 21, 2021

Orange County to explore tense issues over ethnic studies and race

Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares and the county board say they aren't competing, but viewpoints at two upcoming forums will differ.

John Fensterwald
East Bay Schools
June 21, 2021

How a California middle school’s history project led to name change

A West Contra Costa Unified middle school is moving to change its name after taking a critical look at its namesake — a Franciscan missionary.

Ali Tadayon
Commentary
March 22, 2021

Being an Asian American student is a nightmare right now

Ongoing spate of hate crimes aimed against Asians leaves college student fearful for her safety and constantly worried about parents, grandparents.

Jasmine Nguyen
Race and Equity
March 19, 2021

After 8 hours, 250-plus speakers, California board adopts ethnic studies model curriculum

The state board unanimously adopted voluntary guidance for ethnic studies with one addition, clarifying the role of “critical race theory.”

John Fensterwald
Race and Equity
March 17, 2021

A final vote, after many rewrites, for California's controversial ethnic studies curriculum

The state model curriculum will provide guidelines, but districts will face the hard decisions on what and how to teach ethnic studies.

John Fensterwald
Investigations
March 1, 2021

California’s failure to diversify community college faculty tied to arcane state law

The California Community Colleges has a highly diverse student body but relies on a failed and arcane state law to diversify its faculty.

Thomas Peele And Daniel J. Willis