COVID-19
California
California colleges slowly begin vaccinating faculty, students — but likely won’t require immunization
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College leadership, faculty, and students weigh advantages and disadvantages of returning to in-person instruction in the fall.California
State education official who authored articles espousing conspiracy theories put on paid leave
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Craig Heimbichner was promoted in January to the position of education administrator in the charter schools division of the education department.Bay Area
Why some school districts are open for in-person instruction but in some cases, neighboring ones aren’t
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A complex set of factors dictate how and when districts decide to reopen schools, leading to widely varying schedules.California
California will pursue flexibility waivers for standardized tests this year
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The state board will consider if districts can use locally selected tests where Smarter Balanced assessments are not feasible.Bay Area
Entire Oakley school board resigns after unflattering meeting comments go viral
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After getting caught disparaging parents on public video feed, board has their Jeffrey Toobin moment.Education
California students in richer areas far more likely to be back in classrooms
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As pandemic drags on, a CalMatters data analysis reveals that students who currently have no option to attend class in person are much more likely to live in poorer areas.Education
Biden administration: Schools must resume standardized testing this spring
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Federal authorities will allow for flexible options, but some educators are concerned about reliability, and the impact of high-stakes testing on children after a year of the pandemic.covid
California to set aside 10 percent of vaccine shipments for teachers
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Vaccinations continue to be a sticking point between Newsom's administration, state legislators and teachers' unions.California
