September 19, 2022
Let's make the most of the flood of resources for our students
As unprecedented funding flows into education across the country, administrators must improve communication and coordination to ensure it makes a real difference for students.
Nati Rodriguez
May 12, 2022
Computer Science is everywhere in our world but almost nowhere in California schools
The governor and the Legislature should use the state budget to finally invest in the computer science teachers who are guiding California’s students.
Allison Scott, Art Lopez and Susan Bonilla
April 19, 2022
Digital equity must remain a priority as California schools get back to normal
There is a growing gap between communities that have access to the internet and computers and those that do not. It's time to fix that in California.
Ana Ponce
January 6, 2022
Dual enrollment is a foot in the door to college
Making dual enrollment opportunities available equitably to all California high school students must not be left to chance.
Michal Kurlaender and Olga Rodriguez
October 8, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs $123.9 billion package to support K-12 education
The 22-bill package will increase broadband infrastructure, develop mental and behavioral health support and add a new ethnic studies high school graduation requirement.
Betty Márquez Rosales
August 2, 2021
Every student in California should have high-speed internet access. Here’s how we can get there by fall 2021
School districts are uniquely positioned to help students of color and students experiencing poverty get reliable broadband at home.
Ryan J. Smith
July 15, 2021
California moves to adopt historic $6 billion broadband plan
The bill will enable local governments and nonprofits to bypass private companies and build their own broadband infrastructure.
Sydney Johnson
May 14, 2021
Broadband gets a major boost in California budget revision
The funding was announced Friday alongside a sweeping set of proposals for K-12 education in California as part of the annual May budget proposal.
Sydney Johnson And John Fensterwald
May 14, 2021
A California program spent millions on devices for distance learning. Here’s where it went
The vast majority of rural California students now have access to computers at home, but thousands still can't connect to the internet.
Sydney Johnson And Daniel J. Willis
May 14, 2021
Map: California Chromebook distribution during Covid-19
Explore Chromebook distribution during Covid-19 at California school districts with this interactive map.
Yuxuan Xie
May 10, 2021
Students, community organizations ask judge to order mental health services, internet access
The lawsuit argues top education officials must monitor districts to see that billions in Covid relief address students' pressing needs.
John Fensterwald
May 4, 2021
Hundreds of thousands of California students won’t take statewide standardized tests this spring
California released updated guidance for school districts deciding whether Smarter Balanced or a local assessment is their more viable option.
Sydney Johnson
March 15, 2021
Distance learning changed California education. What’s here to stay?
Teachers pushed through difficult days to find solutions that kept kids learning during an upended school year. Some changes may stick.
Sydney Johnson
February 12, 2021
White students in California more likely to be getting in-person instruction than Black, Latino and Asian students
Across California, nearly half of all districts with elementary schools have reopened them to in-person or hybrid learning. White students more likely to be attending school in-person.