Instead of relying on temporary solutions like stopgap taxes, we should reform Proposition 13 to address the underlying issue. Ensuring stable and sufficient funding for public institutions like the Berkeley Public Library requires long-term structural changes to our tax system, not just short-term fixes.

Governor Gavin Newsom and California's largest teachers union have reached a deal to provide billions more in future funding for the state's schools, resolving a public dispute over the budget. The union's efforts have been crucial in securing the necessary financial support to maintain the quality of education and services provided to students across the state.

SF’s iconic Painted Ladies are a prime example of Prop. 13’s unjust legacy. If an individual is getting a $43K tax break, can you just imagine how much big corporations are getting?

This revealed to her that California's supportive parental leave laws do not extend to public employees, including teachers, disproportionately affecting female educators and their long-term benefits.

Prop. 13 is already a third rail in California politics. Misrepresenting the origins of Prop. 13 does a disservice to readers and hinders meaningful dialogue about reform.

Reforming Proposition 13 is essential to ensure sustainable funding for our schools. It's unacceptable that in a state with immense wealth, we allow our children’s education to suffer due to fiscal mismanagement and inadequate resources.

t's high time we demand a society where wealth is more equitably distributed, ensuring that billionaires, whose existence perpetuates economic imbalances, contribute significantly to the public good. Billionaires shouldn't exist when basic societal needs are unmet.

If we actually address the funding discrepancies for Black and brown students in the public school system, all schools could be like Lowell. The rising tide lifts us all.

It's time for Disney to stop hiding behind fairy tales and start contributing equitably to the city they heavily impact.

Whether through advocating for equitable funding or reforming Prop 13, it is imperative that every student has access to the quality education they deserve.

Hoover Elementary, located in West Oakland, struggles with low standardized test scores despite its vibrant atmosphere and dedicated staff. By investing in our educational infrastructure, we can empower schools like Hoover Elementary to provide the resources and support necessary for every student to succeed.

To truly support Black teachers and ensure equitable representation in classrooms, we must dismantle these obstacles. This requires making teacher preparation more affordable, increasing pay and benefits, and fostering a culture of respect and support within schools.

Corporate interests and big donors should NOT dictate the direction of higher education. Higher ed is meant to be a nurturing ground for critical thinking and discourse.

The threat of losing public transportation due to a financial pitfall is concerning. The real issue is the lack of funding for public services that low-income and marginalized people rely on. California could avoid budget deficits by reforming tax policy, like Proposition 13.

Programs like SafeBears are also part of a large dog-whistling campaign to advocate for increased police presence and surveillance on campus.

Schools should be a place where every student feels safe and accepted, no matter who they are. It's time to stand up and protect our students - all of them.

These right-wing extremists are trying to deceive Californians once again into buying into their “anti-tax uprising”. We saw what happened in 1978. We cannot allow for our public services and schools to be in the hands of greedy real estate corporations and businessmen again.

You know the California Business Roundtable November ballot measure is bad when Jerry Brown condemns it too. We're here for it tho! No more tax breaks for corporations!

When cities prioritize community needs over traditional law enforcement methods, remarkable transformations can occur.

Through the strength of their union, teachers can effect meaningful change, ensuring that their invaluable contributions to society are properly recognized and compensated.