Commentary
The power of parent participation in driving meaningful change
Many students at the 2019 climate strike in San Francisco said they were tired of adults not taking responsibility for […]
October 21, 2025
With a new vision, clear goals and full buy-in, reinventing high school can happen
A student shares her research results during a class presentation. Credit: Photo by Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages For […]
October 20, 2025
The fight for equal benefits for early childhood teachers
Gloria Kim leads her preschool students in an activity at the California Crosspoint Academy in Hayward. Courtesy: Gloria Kim For […]
October 17, 2025
Ab 1454: New law for literacy and equity in California
Credit: Allison Shelley for American Education Legislators and advocates representing diverse perspectives have long hoped for a law to address […]
October 13, 2025
Research shows progress and challenges for foster students
Alison Yin / EdSource Over 300,000 children in the United States are in foster care due to formal findings of […]
October 7, 2025
IDEA’s uncertain future: A call to protect student rights
Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource (2017) Students with disabilities are in the crosshairs of the attacks on public education. In […]
October 1, 2025
Opioid epidemic: California bill aims to protect students aiding overdose victims
Students from the Youth Power Project at the state Capitol to rally support for a “good Samaritan” bill that would […]
September 29, 2025
LAUSD’s charter wars: More than meets eye
Kindergarten students at Aspire Inskeep Academy in South Los Angeles gather in groups during a reading lesson. CREDIT: FERMIN LEAL/EDSOURCE […]
September 29, 2025
Education and housing: California’s AB 1454 and AB 609
The Jefferson Union High School District in Daly City opened 705 Serramonte in May 2022 with 122 apartments for teachers […]
September 24, 2025