Education
California
California public schools suffer record enrollment drop
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record one-year enrollment drop of 155,000 students, according to state projections.California
California teachers could get Covid-19 vaccinations starting in February
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Newsom's plan would move educators and other school staff up to phase 1B in the state's current tiered vaccination plan.Bay Area
Newly formed California-wide parent group turns up the pressure to reopen schools
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State officials should push harder for safety measures that could allow schools to reopen, parent group says.Education
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
