#california-education

#california-education

The core of ethnic studies elevates the experiences of historically marginalized groups, pushing students to question biases and think critically about colonialism's legacies.

"He didn't want us to be protesting anymore," Cecelia Wilson, the president of an SEIU Local 1000 district labor council that represents CDE employees, said of Thurmond's pivot on telework.

The office of state superintendent of public instruction is increasingly seen as unnecessary, given its limited responsibilities and unclear authority amidst evolving educational governance in California.

Planning a pregnancy around summer vacation allows teacher parents to tack on the summer months, when school is out of session. This seems like a crazy choice.

"We want clean air in all schools," said JuNelle Harris, the co-founder of Clean Air Allies. "All California schools need good HVAC."

The legal industry as a whole may eventually return to the office, but those hired during the lockdown are bolting, indicating a significant workforce shift.

Tony Thurmond has regularly taken side jobs running Bay Area nonprofits since he became California's elected schools chief, earning tens of thousands to supplement his income.