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California’s after-school programs and summer initiative spawn surprise dividend: new teachers
Top Takeaways California’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program also serves as a source for recruiting new teachers in several school districts, […]
October 6, 2025
Out-of-state college students pay high costs. It’s worth it, they say
Who wants to be an out-of-state student in California today? Tuition costs are skyrocketing. Colleges across the state are working […]
October 6, 2025
California educators’ First Amendment rights face test in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing
Top Takeaways At least two dozen people in California’s public colleges, universities and TK-12 schools have faced calls to be […]
October 3, 2025
International students in California grapple with fear of deportation, visa applications
For many international students in California, college life these days is a balancing act between staying on top of homework […]
October 2, 2025
‘A school on a hill’: Students start returning to campus in L.A.’s fire-damaged region
On a sunny Tuesday morning, students, parents and community members walked atop the bluffs alongside charred foliage and barren lots, […]
October 1, 2025
Small district to pay $7.5 million as the latest to settle lawsuits over sexual abuse decades ago
Top Takeaways The sexual abuse settlement will impact the Montecito Union School District’s budget. This latest settlement comes weeks after […]
September 30, 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 to help parents embrace, not fear, new approaches to math
As routines for the new school year get underway, many parents are looking forward to getting to know their child’s […]
September 23, 2025
More California students applied for FAFSA despite troubling circumstances
Top Takeaways High school seniors in the class of 2025 submitted 11% more federal and state applications than the 2024 […]
September 19, 2025
Math crisis began a decade ago and has only worsened, report says
Top Takeaways Eighth grade scores were improving until 2013, before stagnating, then falling in the wake of the pandemic. The […]
September 16, 2025
Lawmakers pass sweeping charter school anti-fraud bill
Top Takeaways Fighting between charter school supporters and labor unions over competing versions of reform delayed action. Senate Bill 414, […]
September 16, 2025
The California education bills that made it to Newsom’s desk, and those that didn’t
Lawmakers waited until the final hours of the final day of the legislative session to resolve two of the most […]
September 15, 2025
Bill to reduce antisemitism awaits governor’s signature
Top Takeaways Assembly Bill 715, which underwent significant revisions in the past several months, will establish an Office of Civil […]
September 15, 2025
Cal State system seeks a delicate balance on diversity under Trump
Top Takeaways U.S. Department of Education guidance on Feb. 14 called for an end to race-conscious programs. CSU presidents were […]
September 12, 2025
Bill to extend substitute teaching time raises academic concerns
Top Takeaways Assembly Bill 1224 would fill vacant teaching positions by doubling substitute teaching days for up to 60 days. […]
September 11, 2025
Trump administration to end grant funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, affecting many California colleges
Top Takeaways The White House plans to cut about $350 million in grant funding that would have supported minority-serving institutions, […]
September 11, 2025
Enjoyment of science plummeted along with scores on 8th grade national test
Top Takeaways Eighth grade students lost all gains in science since 2009, the first year the test was given. Students […]
September 9, 2025
We can staff California’s classrooms without failing kids
Every morning, families entrust their children to our schools with a simple expectation: that they will be safe, supported and […]
September 9, 2025
California leaders warn schools: English learner rights remain despite Trump rollback
Top Takeaways The Trump administration rescinded guidelines about how schools should teach English learners. California, which has its own guidance, […]
September 8, 2025
Girls closed the gender gap in math; then the pandemic struck
Top Takeaways Girls had higher math scores in 62% of California districts in 2018-19, but only 4% in 2023-24. Boys […]
September 5, 2025