California A new California law prevents schools from requiring teachers to ‘out’ LGBTQ students By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 28, 2024 Law says teachers are not gender police and can't be fired for not being a "snitch."
budget Why income and tense politics are limiting access to civics classes in California By Carolyn Jones, CalMatters | December 23, 2024 All high school students in California are required to take a one-semester government course to graduate. But there’s wide variation in how schools teach that class.
Education Clock ticking on ethnic studies, which is still an unfunded mandate; what will Newsom do? By John Fensterwald, EdSource | December 15, 2024 Despite uncertainty over funding, intense work continues on developing ethnic studies curricula and piloting courses throughout the state.
animals African red-crested turaco chick is newest addition to Steinhart Aquarium baby boom By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 This holiday season, the Academy’s lineup of baby animals continues.
Education Enrollment climbs at some Cal State campuses, tumbles at others By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | December 10, 2024 San Marcos is adding lots of student housing. In contrast, dorm vacancies at Sonoma State prompted the university to open some rooms to nonstudents.
California Judge rejects lawsuit over ‘liberated’ ethnic studies classes in LAUSD By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 5, 2024 Jewish teachers and parents allege an antisemitic curriculum is being pushed.
Elections Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 4, 2024 Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric come with a cost, according to recently released research.
animals ’Tis the Season for Science: Live animal visits add yuletide flair to holidays at Cal Academy By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | December 2, 2024 Through January 5, visitors can enjoy a virtual winter wonderland — complete with exotic baby animals including yaks, camels and reindeer.
Education UC Berkeley hosting new website offering information and advice on school facilities By John Fensterwald | EdSource | November 30, 2024 The National Center on School Infrastructure is housed at Berkeley’s Institute of Urban and Regional Development.
analysis US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender By Yasemin Copur-Gencturk and Ian Thacker and Joseph Cimpian, for The Conversation | The74million.org | November 29, 2024 Teachers hold different views on why girls are good at math than they do for boys.