Education
Education
A shortage of teachers for computer science classes puts California near the bottom of a national instruction ranking
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Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.Education
Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed
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Transitional kindergarten program is not yet offered in every California public school. The state aims to change that by 2025-26.Education
Soaring chronic absenteeism in California schools is at ‘pivotal moment’
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Nearly a third of K-12 students statewide were chronically absent in 2020-21, more than three times the pre-pandemic rate.Education
Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California’s school lunches are going gourmet
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With an influx of state and federal money, some school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff to provide freshly made, healthy meals.Education
When ‘culture wars’ rip through California school boards, should the state intervene?
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California gives school boards a lot of local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.Bay Area
Bill would add regulations for ride-share companies that take students to school
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Drivers for HopSkipDrive and other rideshare services would have to meet the same safety standards as bus drivers under SB 88.Bay Area
‘Fiscal cliff’ approaching for some districts as costs soar and enrollment falls
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Expiring Covid funds and other factors combine to portend painful cuts, especially in some of the Golden State's urban areas.California
Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill
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New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.Bay Area
