College California universities evacuate students from Israel, citing war risk By Larry Gordon | EdSource | October 30, 2023 UC and CSU uncertain about spring semester programs in Jerusalem and Haifa.
Education A shortage of teachers for computer science classes puts California near the bottom of a national instruction ranking By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 27, 2023 Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.
Education If the state cannot afford to expand the Cal Grant program, key trade-offs loom By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | October 27, 2023 Some advocates propose pulling money from a financial aid program that benefits middle class students to expand the Cal Grant program next year.
Education PUSD continues work on Title IX compliance but there’s more to be done By Damin Esper | October 24, 2023 Facilities access, team funding remain points of inequity.
Arts & Entertainment California, 32 other states sue Meta over alleged harm to children By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 24, 2023 The suit claims Meta "has profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans."
California Cal State graduation rates remain flat for second consecutive year By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | October 23, 2023 Equity gaps in graduation persist for Black and low-income students.
Education California student test scores change little from last year’s low By Carolyn Jones and Erica Yee | EdSource | October 18, 2023 Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.
California Credentialing commission could change the way California tests teachers By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 17, 2023 A $25.6 million contract with Pearson is expiring, providing an opportunity to rethink how the state's teachers are tested.
Bay Area Fog likely to obstruct view of solar eclipse for some in the Bay Area Saturday By Aly Brown | Bay City News | October 13, 2023 The "ring of fire" eclipse on Saturday morning will be at its peak at 9:20 a.m.
Arts & Entertainment On the heels of Proposition 28, California colleges pave new pathways for arts teachers By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 13, 2023 Many colleges are hustling to create new teacher pipelines to feed the growing need for the next generation of arts educators in California schools.