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How California college savings accounts sow the seeds of higher learning at a young age
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Experts say college savings account programs, like the one proposed by Gov. Newsom for low-income students, can get families to look forward to college for their children.California
California math curriculum spurs new controversy about accelerated learning
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A broad look from EdSource at new voluntary guidance for math instruction. Some Piedmont parents are among those concerned about the guidance, which critics argue stunts potential for students in advanced math pathways.California
LA Unified to begin offering Covid-19 vaccines to eligible students during the school day
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Mobile vaccination teams plan to go to every school in the district with students age 12 and older at least twice between now and the end of summer.Cal
University of California must drop SAT, ACT scores for admissions and scholarships
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New settlement keeps UC from using SAT or ACT in admissions or scholarship decisions through 2025. UC has no plans to use them beyond that.California
A California program spent millions on devices for distance learning. Here’s where it went
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The vast majority of rural California students now have access to computers at home, but thousands still can't connect to the internet.California
Tuition increase back on the table at University of California
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Proposal for annual, cohort-based tuition hikes may be brought to the UC Regents for a vote this summer.California
Over half of California public school students remain in distance learning
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An EdSource analysis found far fewer low-income students have returned for in-person instruction and large variations by region, with students in wealthier schools 3 times likelier to be back in school full time.Bay Area
Mills College faculty approves motion of vote of no confidence in administration
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The motion, which comes after the announcement in March that the college would not hand out final degrees after 2023, won 73 percent approval.COVID-19
