New California School Dashboard Paints A Colorful Picture—In Which One In Three School Districts Needs HelpDecember 8, 2018The dashboard aims to offer a more holistic assessment of public school performance.
Students Missing Class Is A Red Alert — But Researchers Say They Have A New Tool To Address The School-Absence ProblemMay 22, 2018 | Chris NicholsResearchers took advantage of a new state reporting requirement to produce a detailed study and interactive map showing which schools struggle the most with chronic absenteeism. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Trump's Reversal Of Transgender Student Bathroom Guidelines Doesn't Affect Calif. Public SchoolsFebruary 22, 2017 | Ben BradfordTransgender students in California public schools can continue to use facilities for the gender they identify with. That’s even after the Trump Administration withdrew federal guidelines Wednesday.
DevelopingState GovernmentCapitol Round-Up: Climate Change, Property Forfeiture, 'Redskins' BanSeptember 10, 2015 | Ben Adler | Katie Orr | Chris NicholsCalifornia’s efforts to fight climate change have sustained a second major setback at the state Capitol in as many days. Meanwhile, lawmakers continued to work though hundreds of bills. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTeen Moms Would Get Breastfeeding Space In California SchoolsSeptember 7, 2015 | Chris NicholsAssemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Los Angeles County, has written a bill that would require schools to offer students the time and privacy to breastfeed or pump milk.
Student Advocates Continue Push to Cut Suspensions and ExpulsionsApril 8, 2014Advocates say more work needs to be done to ensure that kids are not suspended or expelled from school because of minor infractions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
