John Fensterwald | Piedmont Exedra

Teachers, school boards threaten to sue over Gov. Newsom’s fix for revenue shortfall

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.

Still, the average TK-12 per-student funding for 2024-25 would be $17,502 — $151 per student less than proposed in January.

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.