budget Why the ‘science of reading’ may be the next dyslexia battleground By Joe Hong | CalMatters | May 19, 2023 As the state moves to require dyslexia screening in public schools, experts say teachers need to embrace the “science of reading” approach that emphasizes phonics.
Housing How big will Newsom go on California housing change? By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 19, 2023 Newsom appears ready to make good on a pledge to overhaul the state's environmental review process.
Bay Area Despite decades of calls to action, California community college students face roadblocks to transfer By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | May 19, 2023 UC and CSU leaders, faculty groups must join to fix a broken system, advocates say.
Bay Area Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier By Diana Lambert and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | May 19, 2023 State would train more teachers of English learners, pay teaching residents, and allow military spouses with out-of-state credentials to teach.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Rent Check,’ evokes anxieties and dreams of growing up in the Bay By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | May 19, 2023 The series premiering on YouTube this week reconciles the outsider’s impression of the Bay with those that live it every day.
Bay Area Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’ By Alexei Koseff and Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 18, 2023 Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.
Arts & Entertainment Miles of fun: Bay to Breakers welcomes everyone to the party By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | May 16, 2023 On your marks! The Bay Area's lively race (and roving street party) returns this weekend.
Bay Area Gov. Newsom revises funding downward for TK-12, community colleges in 2023-24 By John Fensterwald | EdSource | May 16, 2023 Governor would pare back one-time funding by $2 billion for schools while preserving promised 8.2% cost-of-living adjustment.
Bay Area Oakland students return to classroom Tuesday after week-plus strike By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 15, 2023 Tentative agreement gives most teachers a 15.5% salary bump.
Housing California is losing population and building new houses By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 15, 2023 There are now more homes per person than there have been since at least 1991.