The federal government shutdown has caused California students and families to face a more complicated financial aid process, delaying access to federal awards and requiring additional time to complet...

A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and comp...

Abstract: Chronic absenteeism—defined as missing 10 percent or more school days—has surged in California since the pandemic, with 20 percent of students chronically absent in 2023–24. This is not merely an educational issue but rather a symptom of deeper social and economic inequalities. Our research shows that while schools play an important role, they cannot solve the issue of chronic absenteeism alone. Meaningful progress requires coordinated, cross-sector efforts to tackle root causes such as housing instability, transportation challenges, economic insecurity, and limited access to health

Abstract: Chronic absenteeism—defined as missing 10 percent or more school days—has surged in California since the pandemic, with 20 percent of students chronically absent in 2023–24. This is not mere...

Greater focus on the expansion of career and technical education dual enrollment opportunities would strengthen the Master Plan for Career Technical Education.

State strategies for principal and teacher improvement are often superficial, fragmented, underfunded, and overly reliant on external vendors, writes Michael Kirst.

This commentary examines California’s opportunity to articulate a coherent and forward-looking vision for public education that extends beyond academic standards and performance metrics. While the sta...

California’s K-12 enrollment is projected to decline for the next two decades due to lower birth rates, reduced immigration, and out-of-state migration. With fewer students, school districts will rece...

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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing should be tasked with developing a career continuum and a long-term educator learning system.

The effects of the coronavirus-related shutdown linger five years later, as measured in test scores and student engagement, especially among the Golden State's most vulnerable children.

Three districts have discussed possible closures in the past week. Here's how their respective leaders are communicating their plans.