education Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, mixed results for school bonds in March election By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 29, 2024 California voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election.
Bay Area Cal State extends general education requirements for transfers to first-time freshmen By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 29, 2024 Faculty and students opposed new rules that cut requirements in arts, humanities, and self-development.
Education California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: ‘They just weren’t ready for someone like me’ By Amelia Wu | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 A disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building.
California Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 26, 2024 A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.
Education California extends student financial aid deadline By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
Education Smet reflects on his tenure as Piedmont athletic director By Damin Esper | March 22, 2024 Led Piedmont High for almost four years.
Bay Area Lack of SAT testing centers in the Bay Area creates problems for students By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | March 22, 2024 Some Bay Area students recently had to travel an hour or more to take the test, often to Sacramento or Fresno.
Around Town A decade later, how is California’s local control school funding program working? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | March 22, 2024 The Local Control Funding Formula funnels more state money to low-income students, English learners and foster youth.
Cal UC delays vote on much-debated proposal to restrict some faculty speech By Michael Burke | Edsource | March 22, 2024 UC's Board of Regents on Wednesday delayed voting on a controversial policy to limit what faculty can say on university websites.
analysis Why is a grading system touted as more accurate, equitable so hard to implement? By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 20, 2024 Standards based grading separates academic mastery from behavioral factors but requires educator training too.