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.
Education As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job By Carolyn Jones | Cal Matters | July 28, 2025 The state superintendent oversees the largest, most complex school system in the U.S. and has a wide platform to “do something good.”
Education California schools face billion-dollar sex abuse payouts: ‘It’s untenable’ By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | July 10, 2025 A California law took effect in 2020 that dropped the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits, provided a three-year window for victims to file claims.
COVID-19 Trump canceled millions in California school grants. The state is suing to reclaim the money By Carolyn Jones | Cal Matters | April 10, 2025 The money was already approved by Congress, yet the Trump administration overstepped its authority.
Education Fight over phonics: Will California require the ‘science of reading’ in K-12 schools? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 4, 2025 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 By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 26, 2025 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 By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 14, 2025 Despite Trump’s plans, federal funding is a small part of California’s education budget and the state oversees curriculum.