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What high school graduating classes might look like in 2041
More graduates in California and nationwide will walk across the stage to receive their high school diplomas in the spring […]
December 11, 2024
California must put money, mandates behind promises of bilingual education, researchers say
California needs to mandate bilingual education in districts with significant numbers of English learners and invest much more to support […]
December 5, 2024
Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year
Conflicts between parents, teachers and school leaders over parental rights policies focusing on LGBTQ+ students, limitations on teaching about race […]
December 4, 2024
One-third of Native American students in California were chronically absent last year
As chronic absences have steadily decreased in California schools, the rate among Native American students remains consistently higher. Persistent high […]
December 3, 2024
Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic
After missing 40 days of school last year, Tommy Betom, 10, is on track this year for much better attendance. […]
December 3, 2024
These Native tribes are working with schools to boost attendance
As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed in the Oklahoma […]
December 3, 2024
State Board criticized for soft-pedaling reporting on low student test scores
Clarity matters when explaining to parents how their children did on standardized tests. An imprecise characterization of a complicated score can […]
December 2, 2024
To expand appeal, California apprenticeships in construction trades offer child care support
After bouncing around in several job paths, including retail sales, office receptionist and warehouse worker, Cindy Crisanto has begun a […]
December 2, 2024
Jumping off rocks: Why kids need outdoor play to thrive
Jumping off rocks. Climbing trees. Hanging upside down. Spinning so fast it would make an adult dizzy. Meet Angela Hanscom, […]
November 27, 2024