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Tag: education

ethnic studies
Posted inMy Turn

Sharing narratives through ethnic studies strengthens democracy

Avatar by Guest Commentary April 2, 2021April 1, 2021

As a longtime rabbi and activist for the poor, I have seen how testimony of the human experience changes minds and makes for a better society.  I’ve seen women experiencing homelessness call for city leaders to effect change; veterans tell of harrowing times in war, pleading for mental health treatment; and children convey how they […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom receives the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles on April 1, 2021. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters
Posted inPolitics

Carrots, sticks and jabs: What will California do to win over vaccine skeptics?

Avatar by Ben Christopher April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
police reform
Posted inMy Turn

Mandate higher education for California police officers

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 26, 2021March 25, 2021
test
Posted inMy Turn

Frequent ‘antigen testing’ can resolve stalemate on school reopening

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 21, 2021March 20, 2021
ethnic studies
Posted inMy Turn

Latest ethnic studies plan sets the right tone for the future

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 17, 2021March 18, 2021
teachers
Posted inMy Turn

Misplaced anger at teachers in reopening debate

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 8, 2021March 8, 2021
Parents drop off their childern as Assistant Principal Janette Van Gelderen, left, welcomes students at Newhall Elementary in Santa Clarita on Feb. 25, 2021. Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo
Posted inEconomy

California’s make-or-break reopening has arrived

Lauren HeplerRicardo CanoAvatar by Lauren Hepler, Ricardo Cano and Ben Christopher March 4, 2021March 4, 2021
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
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
schools
Posted inMy Turn

Many schools are open but proposed legislation would set them back

Avatar by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021February 26, 2021

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