What a ‘blue tsunami’ means for education in California
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Democrats could have new opportunities to challenge the administration’s education agenda in Washington.
Bay Area
New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible
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"California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California" traces the university’s evolution through the lives of five students over 150 years.Education
Need more financial aid for college? This new law will make it easier to ask for it
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Colleges and universities must now clearly inform students how to request additional financial aid if they believe their awarded amount is not enough.Around Town
PEF’s Giving Campaign launching grade-level participation challenge
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Competition split across elementary, middle, and high schools.California
Everything you need to know about California’s superintendent of public instruction race
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This year's contest features local school board presidents Richard Barrera and Sonja Shaw, the latter of whom was the top vote-getter in the June primary election.Education
California is about to overhaul the way it runs K-12 schools. Will it fix a fragmented system?
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Most other states, particularly those with high test scores like Mississippi and Massachusetts, have a similar system to the new governor-centric model.Bay Area
California school districts are losing students — but gaining infants and toddlers
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Districts are using empty classrooms and even entire schools for childcare hoping they will see the same young kids in kindergarten.California
Children who attend TK do better on math, reading in 3rd grade, study shows
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Researchers said results show the importance of investment in TK, state-subsidized preschool, and support for students who speak languages other than English.California
How many University of California students fail introductory math classes?
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The share of students who received a D or F, withdrew, or did not pass has nearly doubled since the 2020-21 academic year.Bay Area
Immigrant student enrollment has taken a nosedive in California schools
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In Oakland, the drop forced the district to close almost two-thirds of their newcomer programs.Education
