California’s education system, like many government institutions, was not developed to serve Black students. The tough truth is that it still doesn’t: only 30.3 percent of Black students met or exceeded standards in English and only 15.9 percent met or exceeded standards in math in the 2021-22 school year. Moreover, Black students are less likely to report feeling connected to school than any other student group. Year after year, students, parents, community members, and advocates have demanded that California address Black students’ needs. Now is the time to finally take bold and effective action.
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