Education
California voters say yes to $10 billion school construction bond
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Proposition 2 will provide matching money for TK-12 modernization and new construction projects, plus more building aid for community colleges.California
‘Liberated’ ethnic studies courses challenged amid allegations of antisemitism
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At issue is whether or not the Brown Act was violated in creating the curriculum for this SoCal district.education
High schools demand clarity about UC’s new math policies
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UC promises to clarify which courses are recommended for fourth-year math. Data science proponents are wary.Education
Add personal finance to what every California high school graduate must learn
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A mandatory semester course, starting in 2030-31 will include instruction in interest rates, college financing, investment principles and consumer protections.Education
Gov. Newsom’s twists and tricks to spare cuts to schools and community colleges in state budget
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The 2024-25 state budget, which the Legislature will pass this week, eliminates shortfalls, but there are risks.Education
Behind the scenes, a battle looms over fair funding for school construction
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The current system of repairing schools sends the most state aid to property-rich districts.California
Teachers, school boards threaten to sue over Gov. Newsom’s fix for revenue shortfall
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Opposition groups say the fix is a manipulation of the state's Prop 98 obligation that would cut into school funding for years to come.California
Newsom again pledges to spare cuts for TK-12 and community colleges, but not for CSU and UC
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Still, the average TK-12 per-student funding for 2024-25 would be $17,502 — $151 per student less than proposed in January.Education
