Libraries Are Example of State Inequities
The quality of a library should NOT depend on zip code. Read about this troubling inequity and why we need more state funding to address the issue.
California is Failing English Language Learners
A California survey revealed that over 60% of teachers do not have culturally relevant materials to support English Language Learners.
California Schools Grapple With Enrollment Crisis
Enrollment in California public schools is dropping, and we need to find solutions. We must explore creative solutions!
Air Quality Improves with Increased Public School Funding
Increasing school funding is vital to securing student health, in both physical and mental ways - air quality increases with increases in school funding.
CA is Facing a Substitute Shortage!
California is facing a severe substitute teacher shortage, and we need to address it. Where should we go from here?
Record Funding! But We’re Not Done Yet…
The California Education budget this year was a victory for our students - but where do we go from here?
Teacher Diversity is a Necessity
In California, bilingual education is a necessity - how can we help bilingual teachers get credentialed?
California’s Plan for Affordable College
College, even when public, is insanely expensive - how is California working to make it more affordable?
Book Bans Aim to Silence Marginalized Voices
Book banning campaigns have been increasingly common across the United States, and aim to silence the voices of marginalized people - read about who is most impacted here.
Schools Need Stable Funding to Retain Critical School Staff
In early March the board of San Francisco Unified voted to eliminate 300 staff positions by a March 15th deadline. Whether you are an educator, administrator, janitor, office staff, etc. there is a chance that the district you work for will decide to cut you. So, with there already being staff shortages why is this happening?
Teachers are leaving and few people want to join the field. Experts are sounding the alarm.
Recent numbers reported during the COVID-19 pandemic show a concerning amount of teachers are leaving their positions and few people want to join the field.
San Francisco School District Faces $125 Million Budget Crisis
The San Francisco school district is facing the difficult task of cutting $125 million from their budget, in the midst of a deadly pandemic when our students need more resources, not less!
Newsom’s Budget Proposal Aims to Close Equity Gaps in Cal State, UC Systems
Gov. Newsom’s latest budget proposal includes a 5% increase in funding over a period of five years for UC and Cal State campuses. In exchange, the institutions must work to improve outcome for underserved students of low income and minority backgrounds.
New Attendance Funding Plan to Provide More Money for K-12 Schools
State lawmakers are introducing a bill to tie educational funding to annual enrollment and provide an additional $3 billion per year for our public schools!
CA Ethnic Studies Cannot Ignore Black LGBT Struggles
California is once again leading the nation by instituting the ethnic studies as a requirement for high school graduation starting in 2030. But LGBTQ struggles cannot be forgotten.
Community Colleges Need to Focus on Retention
Many community colleges are experiencing a drop in enrollment. This allows for new opportunities to provide more attention and resources to retain those still enrolled.
California Colleges Face Major Housing Crisis
Many college students across California are experiencing housing insecurity as a result of increased enrollment and hostile rental markets. This lack of secure housing negatively impacts student performance and is contributing to a larger cycle of stress and student debt among college-aged Californians.
In a Digital World, We Need to Address Digital Equity
California has seen an increase in device and internet access, but many low-income families still don’t have access to proper educational resources.
Why Teacher Diversity Matters
California has a problem with teacher diversity. One in 3 schools don’t have an Asian teacher; 1 in 6 don’t have a Latino teacher; and more than half don’t have a Black teacher.
Emergency! Districts Across the State Face Major Budget Cuts!
Schools districts across the state are experiencing declining enrollment rates as a result of the pandemic, and many are in danger of losing funding. Reductions will cause major layoffs and a limit resources in already cash-strapped classrooms.