John Fensterwald | Piedmont Exedra

Berkeley superintendent, GOP congressman tussle over ‘liberated’ ethnic studies

At issue is BUSD's hiring of a consultant "thought partner" to help the district develop ethnic studies courses for TK-12.

Critics condemn the accreditation of a teacher preparation program they say ignores important new standards for teaching reading.

Districts could view the rule as a strategy to stem enrollment decline and bolster revenue but few use it.

California voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election.

Districts have been slow to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, and including the assessment on the portal could accelerate the pace.

Professors say introductory data science lacks rigor; advocates argue it's engaging math for non-STEM majors.

The governor has already proposed $13.7 billion in cuts.

Advocates are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators over a school bond for the November ballot.

Pointing to dismal test scores, veteran lawmaker and a coalition of advocacy groups introduce AB 2222.

Litigation or the Legislature would define what constitutes high quality and the standards and resources to measure it.