Betty Márquez Rosales
Before joining EdSource, Betty worked on reporting projects for Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting and the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley. Betty’s stories have appeared in The New York Times, Fusion, and local news publications across California. She has worked in education and communications, earned a Master’s degree in journalism from UC Berkeley, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in gender studies from UC Santa Barbara.
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California’s juvenile justice system seeks to end the incarceration of girls and young women
California has launched an initiative to end the incarceration of girls and young women after finding success with a pilot based in Santa Clara County.
Betty Márquez Rosales
March 3, 2023
CSU’s housing grants aim to prevent rent crises among students
CSU students now have access to housing grants if they're struggling to pay rent, thanks to a $10 million systemwide increase in state funding for basic needs.
Betty Márquez Rosales
February 3, 2023
Learning to read by third grade requires evidence-based instruction, panel says
Strong parent-teacher partnerships and evidence-based reading strategies are key, panelists said at a roundtable hosted by EdSource.
Betty Márquez Rosales
February 1, 2023
Most homeless students are doubled-up. What does that mean? | Quick Guide
Many California students live doubled-up with other families and friends. Schools need to better identify those students.
Betty Márquez Rosales
January 9, 2023
UC undergraduate students divided in reaction to strike
As UC strike continues, undergraduates decide between joining the picket line or crossing it to attend classes.
Betty Márquez Rosales
November 16, 2022
From prison to a campus home: CSU Fullerton welcomes formerly incarcerated students
A student program at CSU Fullerton helps formerly incarcerated students with housing, a critical need for anyone trying to turn their lives around. Similar programs are planned at other Cal State campuses.
Betty Márquez Rosales
November 15, 2022
Collaborative, hands-on trainings crucial for English language educators
During a roundtable on what teachers need to support English learners, educators and parents discussed the importance of professional development among all educators.
Betty Márquez Rosales
October 28, 2022
An island of reading for youth in the California juvenile justice system
A partnership between Alameda County's library, office of education, and probation department has led to a colorful, culturally inclusive library inside the county juvenile hall staffed with permanent staff who try to teach youth a love of reading and learning.
Betty Márquez Rosales
September 19, 2022
California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing
As community college students return to their campuses, many will find one new resource to count on: a hub where they can seek support in meeting their basic needs.
Betty Márquez Rosales
August 11, 2022
Basic needs at the California community colleges | Quick Guide
California Community Colleges must now offer a basic needs center at all 115 of its physical campuses. Most centers will offer food and housing support to begin.
Betty Márquez Rosales
August 11, 2022
Groups step up to prevent student homelessness during academic breaks
College students often face housing challenges during academic breaks. Outside groups are helping students pay for available college dorm rooms so they have a place to call home.
Betty Márquez Rosales
July 14, 2022
Campuses looking to offer housing for students and their children
Students in need of year-round, stable housing — rather than only during academic terms — face particular challenges when deciding which school to attend.
Betty Márquez Rosales
June 21, 2022
What information would help you plan your education path? California wants to know.
The team behind the Cradle-to-Career data system will begin hosting public discussions to shape the dashboards and tools. The system will be California's first statewide data system that tracks a students' progress and outcomes through the education system.
Betty Márquez Rosales
June 6, 2022
A former judge leads plan to overhaul California’s juvenile justice system
Judge Katherine Lucero is leading California’s massive transformation of its juvenile justice system by June 2023. In this Q&A, Lucero provides insight into how she plans to lead the shift.
Betty Márquez Rosales
April 28, 2022
After living in her van in a city lot, she now feeds others who park there
Four months ago, Tami Rossell was living out of her van with her three youngest children and parking each night in city-designated safe parking zones. Today, she helps feed the homeless families who were once her neighbors in the lots.