Race and Equity

Commentary

Too many California students are struggling to afford community college

August 16, 2024

Thousands of students are being crushed by unmanageable expenses and hefty student loans. 

Manny Rodriguez and Ivan Hernandez

Commentary

How a community school helped its students through the FAFSA fiasco

August 12, 2024

A community school in LAUSD steps into the gap to guide high-needs students through the complex college financial aid process.

Jonathan Oyaga

Fresno’s first female leader vows to address the needs of each student

July 12, 2024

Using her experiences as examples, interim Superintendent Misty Her wants to address student achievement by meeting the needs of each kid.

Lasherica Thornton

Q&A: Centering the college aspirations of foster youth

July 10, 2024

The USC professor's new book highlights the stories of 49 college students who persisted in maintaining their college-going aspirations while navigating the foster care system.

Betty Márquez Rosales

Commentary

As we expand universal preschool access, let's ensure teachers mirror their students' ethnicity

July 9, 2024

Sajdah Asmau

California ranks bottom third in overall child well-being, per new report

June 13, 2024

A new report by Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights the low ranking in overall well-being among California's children.

Betty Márquez Rosales

Commentary

How to give everyone a fair shot in college admissions

June 11, 2024

If schools don't provide more clarity about test and grade requirements, we risk recreating the inequitable systems of the past.

Yoon Choi

Report shows few California college students enroll in CalFresh, despite qualifying

June 5, 2024

The study suggests that institutions' efforts to reach out make a difference in how many eligible students sign up for the food benefit.

Betty Márquez Rosales

Commentary

There's a more equitable way to grade; districts should invest in it

June 4, 2024

Standards-based grading is a fairer, more individualized measure of how well students understand the material they are learning.

Aakrisht Mehra

As Black college enrollment lags, study suggests strengthening communities

May 21, 2024

An increasing number of Black students across the country are graduating from high school — but college enrollment is declining.

Mallika Seshadri

Commentary

Teacher diversity is an investment in students worth making and keeping

April 17, 2024

Despite the state's fiscal troubles, school districts should move forward on promises to establish and maintain a diverse workforce.

Laura McGowan-Robinson

'No place like this.' L.A. home helps young adults live beyond survival mode

April 17, 2024

Los Angeles Room & Board provides wraparound support to young adults on the brink of homelessness. Rather than trying to figure out where they will sleep every night, they focus on attending school or earning an income.

Betty Márquez Rosales

Commentary

Don’t underestimate the power of CalKIDS savings plan

April 15, 2024

It might seem like the child savings account program is off to a slow start, but it's important to remember that it is a long-term investment in kids living in California.

William Elliott

Commentary

We need to track how California's efforts to increase teacher diversity are working

April 3, 2024

Anecdotal accounts of the impact of training and development programs are not sufficient. We need comprehensive data.

Omar Zamarripa

Commentary

We must be proactive in guiding the influence of artificial intelligence on education

April 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence could breathe new life into education if it is handled right, with a focus on equity and collaboration.

Michael Matsuda