January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. This year, all California public schools were expected to adopt a high school ...
Students head to class on the first day of school at Palo Alto High School on August 14, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Since 2021, California schools have grappled with creating a new ethnic ...
If you've ever filled out a demographic form (like the US Census), you've probably been asked about your race and ethnicity. You might even wonder exactly what those terms mean and how they differ.
The article was updated on Dec., 12 to clarify that the anti-bias protections in AB 101's "guardrails" were copied from existing state statutes. Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation ...
This year, all California public schools were expected to adopt a high school graduation requirement teaching ethnic studies classes on the history, contributions and struggles of California's African ...