A Trusting Relationship Between School And Home Is Essential For Excellent Outcomes

“Return phone calls the day you get them” was Bob's advice to me in 1988, after he hired me to join his law firm's startup practice.

California Lifts Vaccine Mandate For School Staff

Teachers and other school staff who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer have to be tested weekly to remain on campus.

A Quick Guide To What You Need To Know To Become A Teacher In California

Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislators have poured billions of dollars of state money into special grants and programs to recruit.

Teachers And Students Both Learned From This Intensive Summer English Class

More than 100 students in Lodi Unified School District spent part of the summer running relays and braiding jump-ropes from plastic bags.

Opportunity Begins In Kindergarten In Los Angeles Unified

Los Angeles has been grappling with two epidemics over the past several years: COVID-19, and the exodus of students from public education.

Free Online Tutoring Made Available To All CA Students

The free 24/7 online tutoring program arrives as reports reveal the COVID-19 pandemic's staggering toll on K-12 and college students.

Fresno Unified Invests In Partnerships With HBCUs

A first-of-its-kind dual enrollment program in California's third-largest district will guarantee admission to a historically Black college.

California Is Failing To Educate Students On Climate Change

These days I read about teaching reading and math, as it should be. But there is little to no debate on teaching environmental science.

Plumas Unified Suspends Assistant Principal/Athletic Director To Probe 'Potential Misconduct'

The Plumas Unified School District suspended Quincy Junior-Senior High School's assistant principal and athletic director, Jason Hawkins.

107 CA Schools Ranked Among U.S. News’ 2022-2023 Best Colleges

There were a few surprises among the California colleges and universities that topped national lists. See UC-Riverside and CSU-Long Beach.

Amid Community Pressure, County Blocks McFarland's Plan To Convert Library Into A Police Station

Hearing the protests of its youngest readers, Kern County blocked McFarland city leaders' plan to convert the library to a police station.

California Must Prioritize Science Education To Stay Competitive

Living through a global pandemic while facing the consequences of climate change has underscored the need for science literacy.

Former CSU Baseball Coach Sexually And Racially Harassed Players And Staff, Investigation Finds

He called it "Storytime." But the report indicates said stories were sexually explicit.

New Professional Standards Would Help Teachers Better Engage, Empower Students

In our post-pandemic and post-George Floyd world, I want my students to feel empowered and have agency.

Bill That Would Expand School Health Clinics Faces Opposition From Anti-Abortion Groups

A bill that would double the number of health clinics on school campuses is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for approval.

We Need A Bigger, Broader Village To Support Our Black And Latino Students

Between the uncertainty of COVID-19 and recent spikes in inflation, American families are facing mounting economic pressure.

Dozens Of Community Colleges Offer Remedial Classes; Bill To Ban Them Awaits Newsom's Signature

Remedial education at California's community colleges is facing a death blow.

Gov. Newsom Quashes Bill To Provide More Funding For Black Students, After Sponsor Pulls It

The sponsor of legislation that would have provided $400 million in funds to raise academic achievement of Black students withdrew the plan.

State Supt. Thurmond To Restart Literacy Task Force, Aims For "Comprehensive" Approach

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said he would reconvene the Task Force on Early Literacy, begun a year ago.

Thousands Without Childhood Vaccinations Unable To Return To School

Falling childhood vaccination rates during the pandemic meant that thousands of students were unable to start the school year on a campus.

Teacher Shortage? Depends Where You Look

The teacher shortage has struck districts in California, but an EdSource survey shows the impacts are nuanced, uneven, and inequitable.

Canceling Community College Classes Is Shortsighted

California's community colleges are the best in the U.S., educating over 1.25 million, nearly 70% of whom identify as students of color.

Dual-Immersion Programs Show Promise In Fighting Enrollment Declines

When Mia Truong, 6, started reading and writing in Vietnamese in addition to English, her parents knew they had made the right decision.

LAUSD's Hefty School Board Salaries Spared By Senate Bill

A bill awaiting the governor's signature would change California's education code to align with how L.A. Unified pays its school board.

Beyond Gender-Neutral Bathrooms: A Guide To Rights And Protections For LGBTQ+ Students

In many parts of the U.S., students returning to school will encounter new laws and regulations aimed at those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Let's Finish The Historic Reform Of Remedial Education, And Make Good On Our Promise

California's community colleges are leading the way with a historic reform to end a legacy of gatekeeping that has held students back.

Californians See Debt Cancellation As A First Step; Some Say More Is Needed To Make An Impact

Helpful, but not enough, seems to be the consensus, the report states.

Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan: What CA Borrowers Should Know

How do I qualify? What do I need to do to get my loan relief? Here’s what you should know about Biden’s plan in California.

California Colleges Open For Fall Term With Relaxed COVID Rules

Students at California's public colleges and universities will return this month, welcomed by full classrooms and few COVID requirements.

Charter Schools Favored By Many Parents Who Switched Their Children During Pandemic, Survey Finds

Many California parents moved their children to a new school during the pandemic, with most saying they wanted a different experience.

To Solve Our Mental Health Crisis, Give More Children Equal Access To Play

Learning loss, disengagement, anxiety, and depression are soaring among young people, and schools need a radical rethink to address these.

Other States, Select California Districts Can Inform Our Comprehensive Approach To Literacy

California is making many investments to support literacy development; however, it is not yet clear how these add up comprehensively.

Frustration, After Bilingual Education Bill Dies In State Assembly

A bill that would have helped school districts open more dual-language immersion programs fizzled in the California State Assembly.

Black Students Deserve Extra Funding; This Bill Would Provide It

"For 45 years I have worked in the Bay Area as an educator, counselor and project manager, an educator turned full-time advocate" -- author

What It Will Take To Ensure Literacy For All California Students

This is in question, as the pandemic has raised concerns about “learning loss” and widening achievement gaps.

UC And CSU Campuses Prepare To Offer Abortion Pills For Students By January

When Jessy Rosales was a 20-year-old student at UC Riverside, she had a second-trimester abortion.

It's Time To End Scholarship Displacement

When Jason Vazquez began freshman year at the Univ. of Cal-Berkeley, scholarships were a crucial part of his college financial plan.

Healthier Options Are On The Menu, As California Begins Providing Free Meals For All Students

Egg-white breakfast wraps, vegetarian ramen, gumbo, glazed carrots, organic cheeseburgers; they're not just trendy restaurant offerings.

CA Tax-Funded Program Gives Free Student Meals To All

This year, California became the first state to adopt a universal meal plan, offering two free meals per day to students.

It's Time To Fix The Two-Tiered Faculty System At California's Community Colleges

Part-time faculty teach courses in California's community colleges; without them, the largest community college system would come to a halt.