School Finance
Investment in public schools: A better solution
Students at Sunrise Elementary School in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. Courtesy: Partnership for Los Angeles Schools As a philanthropist who […]
February 9, 2026
Three ways to revamp California’s education system
Fifth graders take a reading test in Oakland, Calif. Credit: Photos by Alison Yin / EdSource In November, Californians will […]
January 29, 2026
Strikes, cuts, state superintendent race: Our 2026 California education predictions. What are yours?
Children play during recess at Cuyama Elementary School in New Cuyama, Calif. Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP Photo You […]
January 7, 2026
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
Justice for decades-old crimes is costing today’s students
Carpinteria Unified School District office. Credit: Courtesy of Andy Sheaffer Across California, school districts are confronting an impossible truth: the […]
July 21, 2025
West Contra Costa compromises on staff cuts, but may have to cut student services instead
In a move consistent with dozens of California school districts, West Contra Costa Unified board members have had to choose […]
February 28, 2025
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