"What object was most devastating for you to lose, and how have you been coping?" Interviews from the clearing of homeless encampments in Albuquerque

I wrote about students at the University of California who've struggled with drugs and alcohol and their efforts to get a supportive program on every campus. These students are really brave for being this open about their resolve to remain sober. Story: calmatters.org/education/high…

'Homeless students can sleep safely in their cars at this California college. Other campuses say no' Look at this dope, trenchant story by outgoing CalMatters intern and Jay Morgan fellow Briana Mendez-Padilla. News editors: HIRE HER! calmatters.org/education/2024…

Hey California student journalists, advisors and faculty! I’m joining Yue Stella Yu and Zaeem Shaikh for a virtual @calmatters panel this Monday, Sept. 23, 4-5 p.m. on building trust with sources. RSVP here for the link: eventbrite.com/e/building-tru… I hope to see you there!

Hey I’m a reporter for CalMatters College Beat 👋🏼 If you’re a student or faculty experiencing infrastructure issues (mold, unreliable HVAC, etc.) at your CSU/UC, please message me via DM or email me at [email protected]

.CalMatters's Briana Mendez-Padilla spoke with Public Advocates' Senior Staff Attorney Jetaun about the struggle community college students face accessing basic needs and housing—and the need for legislators to pass policies students desperately need: calmatters.org/education/2024…

Los estudiantes sin hogar pueden dormir seguros en sus autos en esta universidad de California. Otros planteles dicen que no cal.news/3MV0m92 📝 Briana Mendez-Padilla

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) unanimously approved a districtwide sustainability plan at its Sept. 18 board meeting to ensure its clean energy goals are met by 2045. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla 📸: Richard H. Grant sigtrib.com/lbusd-sustaina…

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The Special Education Advisory Committee presented a list of recommendations to the Long Beach Unified School District at the Oct. 16 board meeting to address recurrent accessibility issues across the district. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla 📸: Richard H. Grant sigtrib.com/lbusd-urged-to…

After dwindling attendance numbers during the 2023-2024 academic year, Hudson Elementary School will be permanently closing due to low enrollment. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla 📸: Courtesy of Google Images sigtrib.com/hudson-element…

The Long Beach Unified School District is officially moving forward with the closure of Hudson Elementary at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla sigtrib.com/hudson-element…

“Get him Alana!” a peer shouts out of frame as team captain and goalie Alana Arroyo faces the opposing team’s striker during a penalty kick at the 2023 United States Drone Soccer National Championship. ✍️&📸: Briana Mendez-Padilla sigtrib.com/lbusds-new-stu…

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) approved a new Suicide Prevention Policy for grades K-6 at its Dec. 4 meeting. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla 📸: Richard H. Grant sigtrib.com/lbusd-suicide-…

The Long Beach Unified school board completed a quarterly self-evaluation of their progress in prioritizing student outcomes and found they are not on track. ✍️: Briana Mendez-Padilla 📸: Richard H. Grant sigtrib.com/long-beach-uni…

Individualized tutoring can combat chronic absenteeism, reports Briana Mendez-Padilla K-12 Dive. k12dive.com/news/individua…

Between calls to action and a constant reaffirmation of support for marginalized student populations, a group of around 100 Long Beach community members gathered the morning of Feb. 8 in support of public education. ✍️&📸: Briana Mendez-Padilla (Story ⬇️)