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March 16, 2026

Education equity in California must have MLLs at the center

Ariel Skelley, LA School Report
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Dr. Alma Castro, Director of California Initiatives for ELSF, published an opinion piece in Capitol Weekly, a media outlet covering California government and politics. In the piece, she argues that while California's new education "budget is discussed in terms of billions of dollars, the most important issue is not how much is spent, but how the decisions are made and for whom.. Curriculum adoption is not just a purchasing decision, but one of the most significant equity decisions educators can make."

Read her complete opinion piece on Capitol Weekly's website.

"As districts navigate budget adjustments and competing demands, they must keep equity at the center. Instructional materials are a statement of our commitment to academic success for all students, especially MLLs, not just a line item."
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