May 23, 2023

California must invest in more diverse school administrators

Research shows that students in California, especially students of color, experience better educational outcomes in schools led by diverse leaders.

Michael Gebreslassie

May 14, 2023

Gov. Newsom's 'equity multiplier' proposal is a game-changer for Black students; I know firsthand

While there is no silver bullet, the funding and real accountability measures in the proposal can help ensure schools address persistent opportunity and achievement gaps for Black students.

Dwight Bonds

May 9, 2023

Building a culture of belonging is key to keeping diverse girls in STEM pipeline

It doesn’t work to expect Black and brown girls to simply “fit in” and mold to existing environments that weren’t designed for them — they need to feel seen and valued.

Nikole Collins-Puri

April 20, 2023

National wave of anti-CRT measures trickles into California schools

California has not passed any state legislation limiting the teaching of race and racism during the last two years, but six school districts have. 

Diana Lambert

April 14, 2023

50 years after he was assassinated, why Marcus Foster is more relevant than ever

Oakland Unified superintendent, slain by the SLA, remains beloved for his innovations and foresight.

Carolyn Jones

April 7, 2023

An Inglewood charter school looks to literacy to build success among its Black students

Wilder’s Preparatory Academy in Inglewood boasts test score results that reflect performance far above that of the state average for all schools regardless of racial composition.

Kate Sequeira

March 14, 2023

Advocates propose an alternative to refocus budget on Black students

A coalition of Black education and civil rights groups has come up with a plan that would focus additional state funding directly on Black student achievement — a goal the Newsom administration would tackle by boosting funding to low-income schools rather than any one racial group.

Emma Gallegos, John Fensterwald, And Daniel J. Willis

March 1, 2023

A data-driven approach to tackling chronic absenteeism that any school can use

Schools can make a dent in chronic absenteeism rates if they go about it the right way.

Leilani Abulon

March 1, 2023

State, districts and schools all have a role to play in supporting Black students, panel says

Educators and advocates discuss what the state and school districts should be doing to support California’s Black students.

Kate Sequeira

February 27, 2023

How parents and educators can work together to build community

There are myriad ways in which schools can engage students and their communities by celebrating diverse cultures.

Noaveyar Lee

February 16, 2023

Newsom’s big bet on fixing California's poorest schools and narrowing achievement gaps

Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing the biggest changes in a decade to the state system of funding and governing schools.

John Fensterwald, Emma Gallegos, And Daniel J. Willis

February 2, 2023

'This is who I am': Black students find support, culture, purpose through peer group

In Black Students of California United, youth lead the way for health and social justice

Carolyn Jones

January 24, 2023

Critics say Newsom's proposal for low-performing students fails most Black students

Black leaders are criticizing a compromise plan by Gov. Newsom as not doing enough to help close the achievement gap of Black students.

Emma Gallegos, John Fensterwald, And Daniel J. Willis

September 12, 2022

Fresno Unified invests in partnerships with HBCUs

A first-of-its-kind dual enrollment program in California’s third-largest school district will guarantee admission to a historically Black college, giving students in the Central Valley a pathway to experience an HBCU. Plus, could Fresno be the site of California's first HBCU?

Ashleigh Panoo

September 5, 2022

We need a bigger, broader village to support our Black and Latino students

With a sustained, communitywide effort, LAUSD can make a lasting impact on the kids hit hardest by the pandemic and rising inflation.

Ana Ponce