It is hard to believe that it has been ten years since the launch of the Center for Regional Change. This decade has certainly been a time of tremendous change within the CRC, the campus, and the world as a whole. There is much to celebrate, and there are many social, political, economic, and environmental challenges that make our work all the more crucial.

Authors: Alex Karner, Dana Rowangould, Yizheng Wu, Ofurhe Igbinedion, and Jonathan K. London

Authors: Cassie Hartzog, Carolyn Abrams, Nancy Erbstein, Jonathan K. London, and Sara Watterson

Chronic school absence is associated with a number of poor outcomes for students, schools and communities. Since 2012, CRC-affiliated faculty member Nancy Erbstein and CRC staff (currently Cassie Hartzog) have worked with the Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and other community groups to understand and address the causes of chronic school absenteeism.

Authors: Deb Marois, Carolyn Abrams, and Jonathan K. London

Authors: Jonathan K. London, Kirsten Schwartz, Mary L. Cadenasso, Bethany B. Cutts, Charles Mason Jr., Jeanette Lim, Katie Valenzuela-Garcia, and Heather Smith. 

Authors: Cassie Hartzog, Carolyn Abrams, Nancy Erbstein, Jonathan K. London, and Sara Watterson

Authors: Alex Karner, Dana Rowangould, and Jonathan K. London

Authors: Chris Benner and Alex Karner

When people hear about Stockton, California in the news, they usually hear of crime, bankruptcy, and foreclosures. Not surprisingly, many assume Stockton is a city with no opportunities, no hope and no love — and much of the data does not discourage that point of view. While it’s true that Stockton is up against incredibly difficult challenges, our city is also full of resilience, strength and heart. Stockton can never realize its full potential until we create pathways to opportunity for all residents, including our boys and young men of color.