By: Natalie Vang [This blog is part of a series of blogs where Stockton fellows are researching ways to improve underperforming schools. You get to learn right next to them. Leace your thoughts in the comments.] As a student, I am frequently adjusting to change at school. Teacher changes, curriculum…

Natalie Kith There are several issues that students in Stockton consistently face, including access to quality teachers and unsafe learning environments. Many problems stem from the school board. They cannot handle funds appropriately and effectively, constantly misinform the public and school staff, and fail to highlight parent involvement in schools…

By Khushi Pannu When I was five, my mother placed my name in the lottery system for my eventual elementary school, praying I would get in. Years later, I learned why my mother didn’t put me in my neighborhood school. Many Stockton schools have bad reputations, and I’ve always suspected…

By: Natalie Vang In this article, I’ve identified prominent education issues faced by students in Stockton, and have provided possible solutions to resolve their challenges. Major concerns include limited time to learn course material, unengaging classrooms, and challenges related to equity. Time to Learn The amount of time students are provided to learn…

By: Taleya Uriate In this article, I highlight five critical issues faced by students in Stockton and make recommendations to improve educational conditions there. Major areas to be addressed include school curriculum, excessive testing culture, teacher quality, and opportunities for students to express their individuality.

By: Katie Huynh The most critical time for students in education is the beginning. This is from kindergarten to 3rd grade. This is when students learn the basics. During the first few years of education, you can see how students are doing, their attitudes towards education, critical struggling areas, learning…

By: Jeremy Manwaring [He, They] The most prominent education issues students in Stockton encounter are stigmas surrounding mental health, accessibility to mental health resources, and educational performance. Mental health is a critical issue not discussed in classrooms. Every day, students are constantly bombarded with assignments, deadlines, and expectations with little…

By Rubani Gurm Stockton education is in trouble! In these past few years, we’ve seen hundreds of concerning acts across different schools in Stockton. From my perspective, the most common educational issues students are facing in schools are a lack of guidance, receiving the bare minimum from school leaders, and…

By Jumoke Hinton The Peoples Literacy Fund is for Oakland parents, students, and community members to share their strategies for how they are continuing to improve student literacy even in a pandemic. Energy Convertors and Educate78 have come together to give out $100,000 in mini-grants ranging from $500-$5,000 to lift up the work…