Education This change could deliver billions more dollars to California schools. Here’s the trade-off By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 7, 2026 Basing funding on enrollment, instead of attendance, could mean an extra $6 billion for schools.
Education Will this be the year California makes kindergarten mandatory? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 5, 2026 California is one of 32 states that doesn’t require 5-year-olds to attend school.
Education California schools will have to do more to prevent sex abuse under new law By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 23, 2025 Senate Bill 848 goes into effect Jan. 1 and schools must have protocols in place by July.
California California students with disabilities face ‘terrifying’ special ed cuts after Trump changes By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 21, 2025 All children with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities – in California, nearly 1 million – receive at least some services through Medicaid.
Education His students suddenly started getting A’s. Did a Google AI tool go too far? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | November 10, 2025 Google Lens makes it easier to cheat on digital tests. (In the article: a PHS teacher explains why AI is not allowed in her classrooms.)
Education Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | October 20, 2025 The law comes on the heels of a host of other literacy initiatives, including mandatory dyslexia screening and universal transitional kindergarten.
Education Ethnic studies was supposed to start in California schools. What happened? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | September 18, 2025 The state never allotted money for the course, which would have been required for high school graduation starting in 2030.
Education California changed the way it teaches science. But test scores remain low By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | September 5, 2025 In 2019 only 30% of students met the standard on the state exam. Last year, the number had inched up to only 30.7%.
Education Considering TK for your child? Take a peek inside one ideal classroom scenario By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | August 18, 2025 Break out the crayons and finger paint: California now has the largest — and fastest growing — early education program in the country.
California Several contenders enter race for California schools chief By Carolyn Jones | The 74 | July 30, 2025 As Trump takes on education, the next state superintendent faces daunting challenges.