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

by Guest Commentary January 6, 2021January 5, 2021

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.

What the federal stimulus package means for California

by Laurel Rosenhall December 22, 2020December 21, 2020

Customers walk into a Target at Century Plaza in Pittsburg on Oct. 13, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How would Prop. 15 impact California’s housing crisis?

by Matt Levin October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the reparations bill over Zoom on Sept 30, 2020. Screenshot via youtube

Reparations study, police reform coming to CA

by Emily Hoeven October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Maya Suzuki Daniels sits with her 14-month-old at the table where she teaches high school English. Daniel’s expects that her son will make frequent appearances during her zoom lectures. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters via Google Hangout

Blackboard brawl: How California’s teachers hope to avoid 60,000 layoffs

by Lauren Hepler August 26, 2020August 28, 2020

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Schools cannot reopen on their own; a national crisis requires a national response

by Guest Commentary August 10, 2020August 17, 2020

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California’s change in school funding will harm students and schools

by Guest Commentary August 4, 2020August 3, 2020

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A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities

by Guest Commentary July 20, 2020July 10, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

A deal lets 5 counties off the hook

by Dan Walters July 6, 2020July 8, 2020

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Democratic lawmakers are at odds over a budget compromise that will be more pain than gain.

“Mutually repugnant:” Gov. Newsom and lawmakers pursue budget compromise

by Laurel Rosenhall June 7, 2020June 6, 2020