Zaidee Stavely • EdSource, Author at Times of San Diego

Youngsters sit in a classroom with art on the walls and a television screen behind them.

Many California students still labeled English learners — despite testing as fluent

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource March 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m.

Thousands of California students remain classified as English learners even after they reach proficiency in English, according to research.

Triqui and Mixteco-speaking parents attend a school board meeting in Greenfield with signs reading "Don't call me Oaxaquita,” a derogatory term, and "Respect children and parents." (Photo courtesy Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño/EdSource)

Unable to advocate for their children, Indigenous parents from Mexico call for more interpretation

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource March 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.March 3, 2026, 11:35 a.m.

Symbols of a peace sign, heart, and smiley face painted on a sidewalk with bags hanging nearby.

Surveys: Principals, parents report anxiety among immigrant students

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource Dec. 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Dec. 31, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

Student reading

The Rights That Immigrant Students and Families Have in California Schools: A Guide

by Zaidee Stavely • EdSource Jan. 7, 2025, 9:30 p.m.Jan. 8, 2025, 7:26 a.m.