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Immigration reform proposed by Biden could alleviate anxiety, fear for thousands of kids
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Proposed legislation would provides paths to citizenship for most undocumented immigrants and a shorter ramp for DACA recipients.Education
Newsom’s $2 billion school reopening fund could actually cost districts money
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Some officials say a proposal touted by Gov Newsom as financial assistance to reopen campuses attaches strings that would strain their budgets.California
New website lets school staff, parents learn about, report COVID concerns
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The website, part of the California's Safe Schools for All plan, includes a hub for parents and links to and health safety training for school employees.Education
A Plumb assignment: Saint Mary’s names new president after year-long search
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Plumb was previously executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas in St.California
California’s higher education leaders pledge to improve transfers from community colleges
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More and better advising, clearer paths and dual admission could increase transfers, expert panel says.COVID-19
California school officials push for standardized testing waiver amid Covid-19 spike
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Amid the largest daily number of cases California has experienced yet, State Board of Education members say they want a testing waiver.California
After dropping SAT and ACT, University of California urged not to add new admissions test
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Students may instead be able to submit scores from 11th grade state exams.California
Big district superintendents, Newsom advisers remain at odds on back to school plan
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After meeting with the governor’s aides, LA and Fresno superintendents say they won’t apply for incentives to reopen campuses.Education
