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Category: Commentary

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ethnic studies
Posted inMy Turn

Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum draft a victory for equity, justice and California’s students

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 4, 2021March 5, 2021

The ethnic studies curriculum will be a historic win for communities and students that public schools have traditionally ignored.

diversity
Posted inMy Turn

COVID-19 reveals need to increase diversity among California physicians

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 4, 2021March 3, 2021
school
Posted inMy Turn

Another teacher’s view: The risk of reopening schools is there, but it is small

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 3, 2021March 2, 2021
Posted inReader Reactions

Public statues of unprincipled leaders should be taken down

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 3, 2021March 2, 2021
restaurant
Posted inMy Turn

The missing ingredient for restaurants in COVID-19 recovery

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 2, 2021March 3, 2021
greenhouse gas
Posted inMy Turn

Cap and trade, offsets at a crossroads in California’s climate policy

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
fines and fees
Posted inOvercharged

Changing unfair fines and fees that can derail the lives of people who can’t afford to pay

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021March 3, 2021
schools
Posted inMy Turn

Many schools are open but proposed legislation would set them back

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021February 26, 2021
California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters
Posted inCommentary

State auditor’s office has been on a roll

Avatar by Dan Walters February 28, 2021February 24, 2021
vaccination
Posted inMy Turn

Cal/OSHA needs to require employers to promote and provide access to vaccine

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

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