Education

Commentary

Put students first – return $12.5 billion in deferrals to schools

It is time for the governor and the Legislature to put money back where it belongs so schools can give students an equitable opportunity to learn.

By Guest Commentary • January 6, 2021

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To help address learning disparities, boost internet access for low-income students

In considering how best to allocate resources, state and local policymakers should make expanding broadband internet access a priority.

By Guest Commentary • January 5, 2021

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Will Gov. Newsom patch up the Local Control Funding Formula for schools?

Without transparency, we cannot evaluate whether the Local Control Funding Formula is working for our most vulnerable students.

By Guest Commentary • January 5, 2021

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California’s population may be declining

California's 170 years of strong population growth have ended and the state may be in decline, with powerful economic and poliical effects,

By Dan Walters • January 4, 2021

Commentary

California’s plan to bring many students back to school for in-person learning in careful stages

It’s time for California to boost its support for teachers’ efforts with resources for getting and keeping schools open safely.

By Guest Commentary • January 3, 2021

Education

Newsom announces $450-per-student incentive to reopen schools

Schools would only qualify in counties with lower infection rates. Kindergarten through sixth grade is prioritized in the governor’s $2-billion plan, which would need the Legislature’s approval.

By Ana B. Ibarra and Mikhail Zinshteyn • December 30, 2020

Reader Reactions

Ethnic studies should build empathy, respect and consideration of multiple perspectives

The proposed model curriculum still follows a framework which divides students into victims and oppressors.

By Guest Commentary • December 30, 2020

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We can’t have equity in computer science education without connectivity

Access to computer science education begins with closing the digital divide and ensuring all students have adequate broadband internet.

By Guest Commentary • December 28, 2020

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Childcare is essential work, and it’s in crisis

Child care providers need the state of California, which is responsible for most of our pay and working conditions, to adapt – just like we have.

By Guest Commentary • December 23, 2020

CalMatters en Español

Opinión: El cuidado de los niños es un trabajo fundamental y está en crisis

Los proveedores de cuidado infantil necesitan que el estado de California, que es responsable de la mayor parte de nuestro salario y condiciones laborales, se adapte - al igual que nosotros.

By Guest Commentary • December 23, 2020