Commentary
Removing Indigenous chants from ethnic studies does not constitute a ban
Ethnic studies must be treated as a rigorous intellectual endeavor that is rooted in empirical testing, not dogmatic presumptions.
K-12 education
WhatMatters
Is this the ‘Year of the Parent’ in California politics?
"Anger parents at your own peril" may be the California election takeaway from the San Francisco's recall of three school board members.
K-12 Education
Parents lose patience over school mask mandate
A top state health official provided little new information on Monday. Public health experts say it might be time to take more steps towards normalcy at schools.
WhatMatters
Masks still required in California schools — for now
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state's top health official, says the California schools COVID mask mandate will stay in place, but could change Feb. 28.
Commentary
Why ban Indigenous philosophies in the classroom?
If California’s leaders want to ban Indigenous knowledge from the classroom, they should at least first learn it.
WhatMatters
California to loosen some mandates — and rethink school mask rules
California appears to be on the brink of one of its most dramatic shifts in COVID policy: changing school mask mandates.
Reader Reactions
Exhausted teens need sleep, later school start times
The importance of protecting our teens from harmfully early school start times has not changed and has never been more urgent.
Commentary
Prepare students to lead on climate, environmental justice
New approaches to youth engagement and education are keys to bringing about environmental justice in communities of color.
Commentary
New start times for schools this fall will be a disaster
The last thing students need now is less stability, less routine and less predictability – this is not the time for more changes.
Commentary
Schools dealing with closures could learn from Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles Unified has had necessary COVID safety precautions in place since returning to in-person learning in August.