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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 15, 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 14, 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 14, 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