BART and public transit are essential services. Why isn’t California fully funding them
The threat of losing public transportation due to a financial pitfall is concerning. The real issue is the lack of funding for public services that low-income and marginalized people rely on. California could avoid budget deficits by reforming tax policy, like Proposition 13.
Private security guards won’t make UC Berkeley safer. Here’s what will
Programs like SafeBears are also part of a large dog-whistling campaign to advocate for increased police presence and surveillance on campus.
There are other sites: People's Parks
We can’t allow the UC to profit off a free-speech image while simultaneously arresting, brutalizing and silencing students who stand up for the real Berkeley community.
49ers' Property Tax Cuts: A $72 Million Blow to Santa Clara Schools
The 49ers' property tax cuts are causing a massive $72 million loss for Santa Clara Unified Schools. This isn't just a game; it's a hard-hitting blow to our education system.
There’s a way to shield public education from state budget cuts
We are reading yet another article about our state’s increasing budget deficit and cuts to our public schools, and once again our leaders in Sacramento are not providing us any real solutions to this.
SF State University Students Deserve Better
Students at San Francisco State University rallied in protest on Tuesday, voicing discontent and frustration over the deteriorating quality of education
Education or Shelter: An Unjust Dilemma
The expectation that students navigate their academic journeys while grappling with housing insecurity is an indictment of an education system failing to support those who strive for a better future amidst financial hardship.
Millions for Coaches, Not Classrooms
Imagine the transformative power that $4 million a year holds—a sum capable of reshaping the entire landscape of our public school system, revitalizing programs, providing resources, and uplifting countless students.
CSU's Tuition Hike: Graduation Rates Stalled, Equity Gaps Widen
It's a cycle that seems so clear: the more accessible and equitable the education, the higher the graduation rates.
Giving teachers raises didn’t cause S.F. schools’ budget deficit. Here’s what did
Where does that leave the families of students who don’t have the resources to access private or charter institutions? We must address the root cause of education underfunding and reform Prop. 13.
Looming School Closures in SFUSD
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) has unveiled a startling staffing revelation for the upcoming 2023-24 school year