“We’re concentrating on using 2022 as a baseline, with the expectation that everything will stay the same going forward — testing will be in person, instruction will be in person.” —Raymond Tjen-A-Looi

Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation at Mt. Diablo USD, in a story looking at Smarter Balanced test results from 10 large school districts. (EdSource, Oct. 18, 2022)

“As educators, we understand that the misguided narratives propping up hatred and intolerance must be learned. Therefore, their continued presence in our society represents a sign of the work yet to be done.” —Superintendents from Santa Cruz County

in a commentary encouraging recognition of United Against Hate Week at all schools on Nov. 13-19. (Santa Cruz Sentinel, Nov. 13, 2022)