California talks endlessly about equity. But there is no equity in sending a Black child through school without teaching that child to read or do math at the standards of […]
Tag: education
Posted inEducation, News
What Meta’s $17B social media addiction settlement means for California teens
By Vani Sanganeria EdSource Meta’s landmark settlement agreement with California and 46 other states could bring significant changes to how young people interact with its social platforms and help fund […]
Posted inNews
Berkeley Hills, Sherman Oaks + Piedmont named California’s most stressful school runs by parents.
As families across the U.S. prepare for the new school year, parents are bracing themselves for more than packed lunches, early alarms and last-minute searches for missing shoes. The return […]
Posted inHealth, News
Don’t let food-safety fears push healthy foods off the plate
When you hear about an outbreak of foodborne illness, you pay attention. We all want to know the food we bring home and serve to our families is safe. But […]
Posted inGovernment/Politics, News
California Capitol news you might have missed
California Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leaders On Aug. 14, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced that Assemblymember Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) was elected the chairperson for the […]
Posted inLocal, News, Uncategorized
California community college students urged to apply for financial aid before September 2 Cal Grant deadline
With exactly 19 days remaining, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s ICanGoToCollege.com campaign are making an urgent call to current and prospective community […]
Posted inFeature, Feature
The Veritas Schools make their way to Los Angeles
Investing in the education of youth pushes communities forward and can change society for the better. Veritas Institute is helping foster intelligence and propel students to thrive in any academic […]
Posted inLocal, News
Ebonics déjà vu
Recently, an educational debate from the late 20th century has reemerged, ironically in the same locale from which it originated. Ebonics, a hybrid of Black English and standard English, has […]
Posted inNews
Student loans reach peak
Student loans have hit an all-time high, as 9.5 million borrowers with past-due payments over 270 days old are in default. According to data from the Office of Federal Student […]
Posted inGuest Opinions
Inglewood’s school district return to local control offers lessons for California
Nearly 14 years after California intervened in the Inglewood Unified School District’s (IUSD) fiscal crisis, the district is closer than ever to regaining full local control. That achievement deserves recognition. […]
