CalMatters: School reformers win major skirmish
August 6, 2020 – Dan Walters of CalMatters writes about our recent victory where the Department of Education determined LAUSD violated state law and did not properly use money intended for [...]
New York Times: Robert Gnaizda, Lawyer Who Fought for Social Justice, Dies at 83
August 1, 2020 – Sam Roberts of the New York Times writes about the life of Robert Gnaizda, a Public Advocates co-founder. Click here to read the story.
SF Chronicle: School is about to start, but Bay Area teachers’ unions and districts still can’t agree on key details for online learning
July 31, 2020 – Jill Tucker of the San Francisco Chronicle covers negotiations around school reopening plans across the Bay Area. Deputy Managing Attorney Angelica Jongco is quoted: All [...]
The Business Journal: Bill would require rental owners to give right of first refusal to nonprofits
July 24, 2020 – Frank Lopez of the Business Journal writes about AB 1703, a bill that prevents home losses to the speculative market by giving tenants and community organizations the right [...]
The Precinct Reporter: Complaint Seeks Misspent Education Funds
July 23, 2020 – Dianne Anderson of The Precinct Reporter covers our complaint alleging that San Bernardino schools misspent more than $300 million intended for high-need students. Senior [...]
SF Chronicle: Robert Gnaizda, San Francisco civil rights lawyer and organizer, dies at 83
July 23, 2020 – The San Francisco Chronicle writes about Public Advocates Co-Founder Bob Gnaizda, who passed away earlier this month. Click here to read the article. Click here to read our [...]
Capitol Radio: COVID-19 Impact On U.S. Housing Market
July 23, 2020 – Policy Advocate Michelle Pariset was interviewed on Capitol Public Radio. She discusses the eviction crisis caused by COVID-19 and AB 1436, a bill that will help keep [...]
SF Chronicle Obituary for Bob Gnaizda, Public Advocates Co-Founder
We deeply mourn the passing of Robert Gnaizda, Public Advocates’ co-founder, on July 11, 2020 at the age of 83 in San Francisco. He died accompanied by his his loving family. We offer our [...]
Voice of San Diego: San Diego Unified Decision Underscores Districts’ Wildly Different Reopening Plans
July 13, 2020 – Will Huntsberry of the Voice of San Diego writes about the decision by the Los Angeles and San Diego Unified School Districts to not open for in-person learning in the fall. [...]
San Bernardino Sun: San Bernardino County education office misspent $300 million earmarked for minority students, complaint alleges
July 10, 2020 – Scott Schwebke of the San Bernardino Sun covers the complaint filed by Public Advocates alleging that San Bernardino schools misspent more than $300 million intended for [...]
