Books Why there’s more to the science of reading than phonics By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 17, 2023 Many significant obstacles lie ahead before a transformation in American reading instruction is likely to take root, literacy experts say.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Great Animal Orchestra’ an evocative soundscape like no other By Caroline Crawford | Bay City New Foundation | August 10, 2023 The immersive exhibition at the Exploratorium in San Francisco continue through mid-October.
health The debate over flavored medicine for California kids By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 4, 2023 Flavoring medicine now falls within the scope of national drug compounding standards.
Family & Kids Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | August 3, 2023 Popular e-cigarettes lack packaging that stops kids from consuming the hazardous nicotine inside.
Education When ‘culture wars’ rip through California school boards, should the state intervene? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 28, 2023 California gives school boards a lot of local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.
Arts & Entertainment How I learned to stop worrying and love the doll By Carol Hay | The Conversation | July 18, 2023 A feminist philosopher’s journey back to Barbie. Director Greta Gerwig's movie "Barbie" premieres this week.
California Smokers fund California’s early childhood programs. What happens when they quit? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | July 18, 2023 A new ban on flavored tobacco products is accelerating a decline in nicotine tax revenue that funds California’s early childhood services.
seniors Demand for California caregivers is rising, but their pay isn’t. Lawmakers hope to change that. By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 Two bills to improve pay and safety could benefit elderly Californians facing a caregiver shortage.
Bay Area Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | July 14, 2023 Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.
Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.