Education

Politics

What the federal stimulus package means for California

The stimulus deal does not include aid for state and local governments that Gov. Newsom spent months lobbying for. But he said the cash that will flow to Californians is significant.

By Laurel Rosenhall • December 22, 2020

Commentary

A call for a California higher education compact for Black people

A new California compact has to mobilize the entire postsecondary education system to advance racial justice in the teaching mission.

By Guest Commentary • December 21, 2020

Reader Reactions

Yes to California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

The Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum for California responds to a need that should not be abandoned.

By Guest Commentary • December 21, 2020

Commentary

Latinx siblings step up to help younger brothers and sisters with school – they will need help too

Schools and educators can provide relief to older Latinx siblings by providing educational opportunities for their most vulnerable students.

By Guest Commentary • December 17, 2020

Commentary

4 forms of bias to avoid in designing ethnic studies for high schools

Ethnic studies courses offer California high school students a valuable educational opportunity – but the devil is in the details.

By Guest Commentary • December 15, 2020

Commentary

Blame our elected officials, not our teachers, for schools being closed

It’s the government’s responsibility to keep schools open by providing the funds necessary to make schools safe for students and teachers.

By Guest Commentary • December 9, 2020

Commentary

Will Newsom mend the gaps in state’s new plan for early learning?

California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care is a “starting point,” but many advocates point to serious gaps that need to be fixed.

By Guest Commentary • December 9, 2020

K-12 Education

Legislators increase pressure to open schools as most stay closed this fall

A phalanx of assemblymembers have co-authored a bill that would require schools to at least partially physically reopen next Spring if their county escapes the state’s purple tier.

By Ricardo Cano • December 8, 2020

Commentary

We must reclaim the democratic purpose of California schools

It is increasingly clear that we need a broader renewal of democracy, and our public schools can and should play a critical role.

By Guest Commentary • December 8, 2020

Commentary

Why President-elect Biden should nominate Eloy Ortiz Oakley to lead the Education Department

The California Community College chancellor has led ambitious reforms and helped significantly improve transfer rates to the four-year universities.

By Guest Commentary • December 3, 2020