Fewer kids are going to California public schools. Is there a right way to close campuses?
|
Declining enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funding and uncertain state funding are forcing school districts to make some difficult decisions.
sustainability
This Northern California marine center leads the way in ocean conservation and education
|
The Fort Bragg organization houses a 26-foot-long killer whale skeleton believed to be the largest orca skeleton on display in the world.Education
Judge allows pro-Palestinian protesters to participate in antisemitism suit against UC Berkeley
|
Attorney for the group says a trial would give the protestors an opportunity to clarify their message.berkeley
Historic milestone: Berkeley high schoolers voting for school board election for first time
|
Students 16 and 17 years old can now vote in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School District board elections.Education
California banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?
|
It’s not clear whether colleges will comply.Education
How a caring teacher can make or break school for young students
|
Creating an atmosphere of kindness and generosity is fundamental to learning in the early grades, experts say.Education
Oakland Unified’s budget deficit grows 9.2% to $95M as pay, benefit increases take effect
|
End of COVID funds, declining enrollment add to district's financial stress.California
Enrollment ticks up at CSU, its first increase since 2020, but remains short of pre-Covid high
|
How much did the FAFSA rollout impact the numbers? And how much will declining K-12 enrollment make a difference in the future?Bay Area
Statewide test scores improved in 2024, but achievement still not back to pre-Covid levels
|
English language arts test scores overall increased slightly; math and science scores also edged up incrementally.Education
New California law brings artificial intelligence and media literacy to K-12 classrooms
|
AI literacy and media literacy content will be found in math, science, and history-social science curriculum frameworks.Education
