A teacher provides one-on-one instruction to a young elementary school student. California’s latest School Dashboard shows Black students are making progress, but not nearly fast […]
Tag: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
LAUSD students show strong gains in latest scores
Gov. Gavin Newsom, center, and Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, second from left, celebrate marked improvement on state standardized tests for Los […]
State education leader details priorities, challenges to panel
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond discussed key education funding priorities before the state Senate […]
Legislative Black Caucus observes MLK Day
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Amid the damage and despair caused by firestorms in the Los Angeles area, the California Legislative Black […]
State education leader vows to protect school funding
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — In the wake of the general election and Donald Trump winning another term as president, State Superintendent […]
Black Leadership Council honors state constitutional officers
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Black Leadership Council honored Secretary of State Shirley Weber, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond […]
Black officials react to Biden’s State of the Union
By Tanu Henry Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — In a wide-ranging and impassioned speech that covered broad political ground, President Joe Biden defended democracy at home […]
State official proposes paid student intern program
Post to Community with photo Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — As part of a summit focused on preparing students for the future, State Superintendent […]
Lynwood students get lessons in financial literacy
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — Firebaugh High School students Angel Rodriguez and his financial partner Alexandro Soto learned the hard way during a […]