June 23, 2020

Incoming president of United Teachers Los Angeles has made racial justice her mission

A Q&A with Cecily Myart-Cruz.

Nadra Nittle/Chronicle of Social Change

June 22, 2020

California universities prepare for possible return of affirmative action in admissions

If voters repeal the state ban on affirmative action in college admissions, some expect only moderate change among racial groups at UC and CSU while others predict significant shifts to match California's overall population.

Larry Gordon

June 21, 2020

Statements supporting Black Lives Matter are not enough, schools must do more

Real commitment to racial justice is not for the faint of heart, but is worth our time, effort, and energy, because our students’ lives are at stake.

Tyrone C. Howard

June 19, 2020

California districts look to rename schools linked to racist history

As Black Lives Matter movement gathers steam, more name changes likely are on the way, officials say.

Carolyn Jones

June 19, 2020

California moves toward requiring CSU students to take ethnic studies to graduate

The Senate passed a bill requiring CSU students to take an ethnic studies course as trustees are set to consider the system’s own proposal.

Michael Burke And Betty Márquez Rosales

June 18, 2020

It breaks my heart to have the cop talk with my son — but I must

Father fears for safety of his son.

Daniel Vasquez

June 17, 2020

Youth protest may be key to racial transformation in the United States

It's possible that one day youth contributions to racial justice in the United States will be memorialized, just as they are in South Africa.

Louis Freedberg

June 15, 2020

In historic reversal, University of California regents endorse push to end ban on affirmative action

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 would repeal Proposition 209 and restore race and gender as considerations for admissions.

Ashley A. Smith

June 14, 2020

George Floyd’s death is killing me

Systemic racism profoundly hurts our children by immersing them in sustained, dehumanizing trauma.

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

June 11, 2020

Richmond High School students speak out about protests and police brutality

Richmond High School students share their thoughts about police brutality and racism.

Ronishlla Maharaj

June 11, 2020

Should police officers be in schools? California education leaders rethink school safety

In Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco, activists are pressuring school districts to remove police from schools.

Michael Burke

June 11, 2020

Two Bay Area school boards support eliminating police on campus

Oakland Unified leaders signal support for eliminating district police, West Contra Costa Unified terminates contracts with city police.

Theresa Harrington And Ali Tadayon

June 10, 2020

Calls to eliminate school police in two San Francisco Bay districts intensify amid protests

Oakland Unified board to consider eliminating district police force, West Contra Costa Unified teachers urge board to rid police on campuses.

Theresa Harrington And Ali Tadayon

June 5, 2020

George Floyd killing sparks classroom discussions about race, police brutality

The killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police has sparked discussion nationwide. In the San Francisco Bay Area, teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District gave students opportunities to share their thoughts.

Ali Tadayon And Ashley A. Smith

June 5, 2020

As a Latinx student, Black Lives Matter movement is my responsibility, too

Protests help college student realize her voice is important in quest for justice.

Marlene Cordova