Bay Area White and male college leadership fails to reflect California’s racial, ethnic diversity By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | January 17, 2024 Two-thirds of undergraduates across the state identify as Latino, Black, Asian, or Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, according to a new report.
COVID-19 Why California community colleges are reluctant to spend more than $500 million in state money By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | January 16, 2024 College officials fear committing dollars that may be taken away amid state's latest budget tightening measures.
California Newsom sides with parents’ rights groups to defend youth tackle football By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 16, 2024 The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the bill.
Bay Area California needs to do more to ensure teachers can teach kids to read, national study says By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 16, 2024 Nearly every state could do more to support literacy instruction, according to the report.
California Rainy day fund would bail out schools, community colleges in Newsom’s 2024-25 state budget By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 12, 2024 5% promised funding hikes for UC, CSU would be deferred for a year.
California California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training By Laurie Udesky | KFF Health News | January 11, 2024 Abortion restrictions in 18 states have curtailed training in skills that doctors say are critical for OB-GYN specialists and others.
California Schools start new year with new laws covering everything from suspensions to school safety By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 9, 2024 A round-up of new education legislation now in effect.
Education Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 9, 2024 University's 5% pay raise offer is well below the 12% sought by the union that represents faculty.
Bay Area California struggles to support personal, educational needs of children, report card finds By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | January 9, 2024 The 2024 California Children’s Report Card was conducted by the organization Children Now.
Arts & Entertainment Advocates call for credentialing reforms to open K-12 instruction to arts educators By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | January 9, 2024 For many artists, teaching is a dream gig, a way to enrich lives and stimulate critical thinking in a generation slammed by pandemic learning loss.