California banned bilingual education for almost 20 years. It still hasn’t recovered.
The nation’s most linguistically diverse state has a tortured history with bilingual education in public schools. The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage.
California brought back bilingual education. 3 reasons why so few schools offer it
California has banned bilingual education on and off since the 1800s. The state is now 8 years into allowing it again but still hasn’t managed to get all that many kids into good programs.
Should the Ten Commandments be displayed in school? California education board to discuss it
There is no historical basis for displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, and doing so violates both the U.S. and California Constitutions,” an opposing group said.
California must put money, mandates behind promises of bilingual education, researchers say
Researchers said California should follow Texas' lead and require districts with large numbers of English learners to offer bilingual education.
The Lasting Effects of a Ban on Bilingual Education in California
A 1998 ban on dual-language courses was repealed in 2016, but they still have not fully bounced back or hired enough teachers. Texas enrolls 40 percent of its English learners in such programs compared to 10 percent in California.
How CA ban on bilingual education still hurts schools
As CalMatters higher education reporter Tara García Mathewson explains, in 1998 California voters approved a law requiring schools to teach classes only in English with students who were not fluent with the language,
After reducing deficit, Newsom proposals bring extra costs to California
Tax revenues have exceeded estimates in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom's costly new proposals and other programs could ...
California’s early care and education workers need better support
Demand for child care is rising, but it's hard for workers who care for young kids to build their careers, Public Policy ...
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California, districts try to recruit and retain Black teachers; advocates say more should be done
Black teachers in California face challenges in recruiting and retaining, including lack of support and respect. Learn about ...
The crisis of public education in California: Budget cuts, layoffs, and the role of the Democrats and trade unions
California, once celebrated as a hub of education excellence, innovation and progressivism, is now at the epicenter of a ...
Opinion: Can California fix the disconnect between public education and the modern workforce?
The state's efforts toward providing career pathways in schools can be an example for Democrats, who could reimagine ...
California New Members 2025
Greg Nash Date of Birth / June 22, 1960 Residence / Burbank, Calif. Occupation / U.S. representativeEducation / B.A., ...
Right wing groups in California use bogus claims of antisemitism to launch legal attacks on education and free speech
A series of lawsuits have been launched by pro-Zionist outfits against California teachers and school districts in an attempt to stifle opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
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Teacher Diversity Is Key to California’s Expanding Public Early Education System
After years of political popularity, public investments in early education have mostly struggled to get traction in recent ...
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general after U.S. Surgeon General ...