June 1, 2023

Amid pockets of rising student homelessness, California districts tap Covid funding to help families

Pandemic-era funding has helped school staff identify and support more homeless students, but its expiration is looming. Staff are afraid of how this loss will impact students.

Betty Márquez Rosales, Emma Gallegos, And Daniel J. Willis

May 28, 2023

We must continue to improve the quality of school nutrition in California

California would be the first state in the nation to adopt a firm, science-based standard governing the amount of added sugar and salt allowed in school meals. State leaders can ensure that every student has the fresh, nutrient-dense food they need to thrive by passing Senate Bill 348.

Erin Primer and Lena AlSarraf

May 9, 2023

California’s community colleges are more than ready for affordable student housing

The state must invest to ensure community college students can have the same housing support that university students already receive.

Jose Fierro

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 18, 2023

Disparities in 'unexcused' absences deepen education inequities

Many school absences labeled 'unexcused' are for reasons not in the student's or family's control — yet they can have serious consequences for students. We can do better.

Hedy Chang, Clea McNeely and Kevin Gee

April 11, 2023

Schools should partner with family farms to provide nutrition and education

We need more opportunities for family farms and schools to engage children with fresh, nutritious California-grown school meals.

Adleit Asi and Alba Landaverde

April 3, 2023

Changes to college student eligibility for CalFresh | Quick Guide

CalFresh eligibility rules for students are changing in June. College students are being urged to apply before June 10.

Betty Márquez Rosales

March 28, 2023

California districts vary enormously in reading achievement, report finds

A new study of low-income Latino students suggests that how they score in reading and writing stems more from how they are taught and less from their family income or English proficiency.

Zaidee Stavely

February 3, 2023

CSU’s housing grants aim to prevent rent crises among students

CSU students now have access to housing grants if they're struggling to pay rent, thanks to a $10 million systemwide increase in state funding for basic needs.

Betty Márquez Rosales

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's K-12 education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s proposed 2023-24 budget for the state's K-12 public schools.

EdSource staff

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's early education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for early education.

EdSource staff

January 9, 2023

Most homeless students are doubled-up. What does that mean? | Quick Guide

Many California students live doubled-up with other families and friends. Schools need to better identify those students.

Betty Márquez Rosales

December 9, 2022

Lawsuit asserts California districts illegally charge summer school fees

The lawsuit by Public Counsel said that for-fee courses offered by district-affiliated foundations violate students' constitutional right to a free education.

John Fensterwald

November 28, 2022

Creativity is key to reducing digital divide and poverty of experience

Facing a stark digital divide, one Bay Area school district found the answer in radio.

Ayindé Rudolph

November 15, 2022

Community colleges must leverage opportunities created by electric vehicle boom for their students

Colleges in underserved areas must prepare their students to seize the opportunities created by the growth in electric vehicles.

Sonya Christian