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Commentary
May 27, 2026
UCLA student's path to success fueled by passion and perseverance
At UCLA, Natalia Mochernak is pursuing everything she wants and encouraging others to do the same, reminding them that they can have the whole tree of dreams, not just one fig.
Natalia Mochernak
May 27, 2026
Why Newsom's push to change when kids are screened for reading difficulties has divided experts
Some experts say schools should wait to screen kids until they've been in school a few months. Others worry students won't get the extra help they need with reading.
Zaidee Stavely
May 26, 2026
Soaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at odds
California school districts are struggling to balance rising healthcare costs with declining enrollment and federal aid, leading to labor battles between teachers and districts over healthcare premiums.
Diana Lambert
May 26, 2026
California's $2.4 billion special education boost addresses critical needs, but challenges remain
Gov. Gavin Newsom's May budget revision proposes a $2.4 billion increase in the state’s funding of special education. If the budget passes, it will be the largest special education funding in California’s history. Over the past decade, the number of special education students has grown by 20% and more than 50% of special education costs are uncovered by federal, state and local funds. That has left districts drawing from their general funds to support special education students.
Yuxuan Xie
May 26, 2026
Video Q&A: Frank Lara, candidate for state superintendent of public instruction
Frank Lara, an elementary bilingual teacher in San Francisco Unified and union leader, shares his views on education as a candidate for California superintendent of public instruction.
John Fensterwald
Commentary
May 23, 2026
It's time to make California's education system work better for our kids
In 1919, the California Special Committee on Education identified that our education governance system was in desperate need of reform. We finally have a chance to reform it to better address our students’ needs.
Ted Lempert
May 22, 2026
Equity advocates to ask California court to suspend billions in school construction funding
Plaintiffs in Rodriguez v. State of California argue $4 billion in modernization funding favoring wealthy districts could be dispatched by the time their lawsuit is decided.
John Fensterwald
May 22, 2026
Dangerous or useful? Motorized scooters debate takes over California college campuses
Universities across California are cracking down on motorized scooters on campus, sparking mixed reactions among students.
Natalia Mochernak, Amanda Velasco , Mariam Farag, Ethan Beck, Sapphire Perez, Olivia Muñoz and Amelia Angeles
Commentary
May 21, 2026
We speak (Native) American
California has an opportunity to lead by ensuring its public school systems recognize and support the rights of Native Americans to use, practice, maintain, and revitalize their languages, as envisioned in the Native American Languages Act.
Marcos Aguilar
May 21, 2026
California State University renews controversial systemwide contract with OpenAI
The move has sparked debate about the cost of the agreement and the quality of ChatGPT Edu, a version of ChatGPT designed for higher education.
Kate Rix
May 21, 2026
Troubled Sacramento charter considers move to Yuba City after county board gives it a second chance
The Sacramento County Board of Education reversed a decision by Twin Rivers Unified to close Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, allowing the adult charter school to remain open despite a state audit that found it had misused $180 million in public funding.
Diana Lambert
Commentary
May 20, 2026
Paano makapagtatayo ang California ng isang pangmatagalang daluyan ng mga bilinggwal na guro
Sa kabila ng pag-unlad sa bilingual education pipeline ng California, ang sistema ay marupok at nangangailangan ng limang partikular na aksyon upang mapanatili ito.
