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Fight over phonics: Will California require the ‘science of reading’ in K-12 schools?
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Nearly 60% of third graders aren’t reading at grade level; A new bill would require a phonics-based approach to teach students.Education
Advice to California schools on Trump’s DEI crackdown: Do nothing — yet
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Attorney General Rob Bonta said DEI programs are legal and schools have a right to promote them.Education
How Trump’s drastic K-12 plans will — and won’t — change California schools
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Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum.Education
Can California keep ICE away from schools? Lawmakers want to try as crackdowns loom
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A pair of bills in the Legislature can only delay, not stop, arrests.Education
Schools continue to rebound, thanks to influx of funding: 2024 year in review
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California spent billions on tutoring, after-school programs, counselors, summer school and other programs meant to help students rebound academically and emotionally from the pandemic.Education
Attendance is a bright spot in the latest California School Dashboard
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Chronic absenteeism dropped to 20% last school year, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic rate of 12%.Education
Fewer kids are going to California public schools. Is there a right way to close campuses?
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Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.Education
California banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?
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It’s not clear whether colleges will comply.Education
