Local News Featured Parent wants state review of Sequoia Union’s education code compliance By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Oct 14, 2025 A former parent from the Sequoia Union High School District filed a request for state review of the district’s compliance with educational cod…
State Featured Antisemitism bill awaits signature By Mallika Seshadri EdSource Sep 16, 2025 A bill to reduce antisemitism in California’s classrooms by creating a new, statewide Office of Civil Rights is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s …
Local News Featured Sequoia revises curriculum for ethnic studies By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Updated Dec 22, 2025 Revisiting two hot topics that have garnered critical attention in recent years, the Sequoia Union High School District approved an updated et…
Guest Perspectives Make climate literacy a requirement across higher ed — before it’s too late By Lelia Hawkins Apr 22, 2025 Earlier this year, students across the country watched as wildfires devastated large parts of Southern California. Yet, even as they watched —…
Local News Featured New fight over phonics By Carolyn Jones CalMattersUpdated Jul 21, 2025 Can you spell deja vu?
Guest Perspectives Seize the opportunity to select more effective math curriculum for California students By Alma Castro Apr 7, 2025 I am a daughter of Mexican immigrants, born in the United States. Spanish is my first language. When I entered school, the language barrier wa…
Local News Featured Bill seeking vetted, uniform curriculum for ethnic studies By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Mar 7, 2025 In response to concerns over how ethnic studies curriculum is implemented in public schools, parents, Jewish leaders and state representatives…
Guest Perspectives My experience teaching AP African American Studies By Karsten Barnes Mar 5, 2025 I was hesitant when first approached to help develop a course for AP African American Studies. Not because of the content, but rather the broa…
State Featured Ethnic studies remain unfunded By John Fensterwald EdSourceUpdated Mar 6, 2025 Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation mandating that high schools offer ethnic studies “upon appropriation,” starting in 2025-26.
Local News Featured Study on Sequoia Union High School District shows success of math detracking By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Oct 15, 2024 A Stanford study on Sequoia Union High School District's innovative math detracking program shows significant benefits for placing students en…
