Media & Press Releases
Working on a story and want to speak to us?
Contact us by phone (510) 763-2444, ext. 108.
Contact us by email [email protected]
Latest Press Release
Recent Media Coverage
Why thousands of California schools could face stringent tests for lead in drinking water
—The Sacramento Bee
September 15, 2023
For Children with Long-Term Health Conditions, This Program Could Be a Lifeline. Will It Deliver?
—California Health Report
September 14, 2023
Many California Children Can’t Afford Hearing Aids, but a New Bill Could Change That
—California Health Report
August 16, 2023
Black California voters want to see more money for lowest performing students, survey says
—The Sacramento Bee
August 9, 2023
Families with young children face increased hardship after pandemic relief policies end
—EdSource
July 17, 2023
Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan could strip more than $700 million from services, report says
—CalMatters
July 17, 2023
California child care providers demand raises from Gov. Newsom as budget deadline looms
—CalMatters
June 22, 2023
Newsom is proposing a boost in mental health funding. Why children’s advocates are worried
—CalMatters
June 20, 2023
Child-care providers by day, Amazon drivers by night. Workers fight for living wages
—Los Angeles Times
June 12, 2023
Three Years After #DefundThePolice, Schools Are Bringing Cops Back to Campus
—Word in Black
May 23, 2023
Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead
—Los Angeles Times
May 18, 2023
Balancing act: Newsom’s plan to cover California’s ballooning budget deficit
—CalMatters
May 12, 2023
Two dozen views on LCFF: Is California’s funding law working and what could improve it?
—EdSource
May 9, 2023
Marin Voice: Where has the county’s early childhood education workforce gone?
—Marin Independent Journal
April 30, 2023
California’s child care crisis a root cause of systemic inequities | Chamber Commentary
—Santa Maria Times
April 8, 2023
Report: Pandemic exacerbated childcare deficits in Contra Costa County
—The Richmond Standard
April 6, 2023
Opinion: How More California Children Can Get the Mental Health Care They Desperately Need
—California Health Report
March 15, 2023
Marin Voice: Children’s scorecard identifies needed funding, action across the county
—Marin Independent Journal
March 8, 2023
Report: California Children at Risk of Losing Health Coverage
—Public News Service
February 28, 2023
Nearly 152,000 California students are missing out on an education, new analysis shows
—The Sacramento Bee
February 9, 2023
—Los Angeles Times
February 5, 2023
Data Shows Pandemic Exacerbated Racial Inequities Among Children
—KQED, The California Report
January 30, 2023
Amid some bright spots, report shows toll of pandemic on California youth
—EdSource
January 26, 2023
The right choices? Leaders, policymakers and experts react to Gov. Newsom’s 2022-23 education budget
—EdSource
January 18, 2023
These two major shifts sparked a mental health crisis among LGBTQ youth in California
—San Francisco Chronicle
January 17, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses deficit in 2023-24 budget proposal
—The Daily Californian
January 13, 2023
‘We’re keeping our promises:’ Gov. Newsom unveils $297 billion budget, $22.5 billion deficit
—The Mercury News
January 10, 2023
Child care is crucial to families and the economy. California should treat it that way
—The Sacramento Bee
December 21, 2022
Chronic absences rise to record levels in California, but so do graduation rates
—EdSource
December 15, 2022
Like other counties, Kern Public Health skips report on child deaths, citing lack of resources
—The Bakersfield Californian
November 12, 2022
Press Releases
California Student Leaders Will Unite for October 2023 Summit
October 3, 2023
June 14, 2023
Advocates Commend Expansion of Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program
September 1, 2022