Category: Gov Gavin Newsom
Call for sustained funding for California’s UPK program
Transitional kindergarten teacher Claudia Herrera shows a chart to preschool student Kaitleen Hernandez-Garcia. Sarah Tully, EdSource This fall, California achieved […]
January 6, 2026
11 new laws that will impact California schools in 2026
The California State Capitol in Sacramento. Credit: Juliana Yamada / AP California students are likely to see fewer cell phones […]
December 30, 2025
California charter school oversight bill faces challenges, future uncertain
Democratic Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, left, talks with fellow Democratic Assemblymember Robert Garcia, during a lull in the Assembly session at […]
December 12, 2025
California School Dashboard shows progress and challenges
Top Takeaways California schools make gains in graduation rates and academic achievement. Chronic absenteeism remains a major challenge for most […]
November 14, 2025
Students ‘panicking’ about looming SNAP delays
Top Takeaways Delays to federal food benefits will hit over 5 million Californians, including nearly 2 million children. Colleges are […]
October 30, 2025
Despite test score gains, California students still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Top Takeaways California test scores show students still struggle with learning loss five years after the Covid pandemic. Students improved […]
October 9, 2025
Bill to curb sex abuse settlements stalls, likely to return next year
California school leaders will have to wait until next year — if then — to see any relief from a […]
September 25, 2025
How a Sacramento charter school misused $180 million and became a poster child for reform
Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools opened in Sacramento in 2014 with high ideals — to help adult students, many […]
September 3, 2025
Newsom directs agencies to tackle loneliness crisis among boys and young men
Top Takeaways The governor directed state agencies to expand access to mental health support and workforce opportunities. California’s college attendance […]
August 4, 2025