Opinion: Civics education is about more than elections — it’s the foundation of democracy
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To prepare the engaged voters of tomorrow, schools must give students real-life, first-hand experience in how government works, and doesn't.
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Changing the climate on science: Nationwide movement pushes back on cuts for research
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On Friday at University of California Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza, a spot famous for student activism, it was the professors’ turn to protest.Education
Gavin Newsom shocks LGBTQ allies with criticism of transgender athletes
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“I revere sports and so the issue of fairness is completely legit,” Newsom said.Bay Area
Which school districts are on California’s latest financial danger lists — and why
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Oakland, San Francisco and Hayward have joined the state’s most financially stressed districts — those flirting with insolvency.Education
Amid polarization, civics education enjoys bipartisan support, survey finds
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But Americans don’t want teachers to put "their thumb on the scale," one researcher said.Oakland
Oakland Unified to cut nearly 100 full-time jobs as district struggles with $95M deficit
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If they can't close the budget gap, OUSD could remain under the supervision of a state trustee and lose its ability to make decisions locally.Education
California’s fund to build student housing runs dry — leaving community colleges in the lurch
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Researchers have found that around 20% of CA community college students experience homelessness at some point over the course of a year, and many more struggle to pay rent.Bay Area
‘We’re out here not getting paid’: UC workers strike amid contract negotiation stalement
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The strike will take place across all 10 UC campuses as well as hospitals and laboratories like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Education
Advice to California schools on Trump’s DEI crackdown: Do nothing — yet
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Attorney General Rob Bonta said DEI programs are legal and schools have a right to promote them.education
California extends state financial aid deadline until April 2
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California is giving students more time to apply for college aid due to a drop in completed applications.Education
