Education California wants colleges to count work experience for credit. How’s it going? By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | February 5, 2026 Tracking progress on a goal to expand access to work experience credits has been difficult so far.
Arts & Entertainment Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | February 3, 2026 More than 5,500 arts teachers are currently needed statewide, according to a 2025 study by the nonprofit research institute SRI.
California What does the state superintendent actually do and how might that drastically change? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | February 3, 2026 The changes would take effect under the next governor and state superintendent elected in November.
Education Child care in California was already hard to find — the immigration crackdown has made it worse By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 2, 2026 In California more than a million parents rely on a childcare workforce that's almost 40% foreign-born.
California Cal State unveils plan for ‘long overdue’ review of campus finances By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | January 30, 2026 University system warns of financial risks in student housing and athletics.
Education Bachelor’s degrees at community colleges: Lawmakers say yes, UC and CSU say slow down By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 28, 2026 The latest bill would allow a south San Diego County community college to create up to four additional bachelor’s programs aimed at workforce needs.
California Labor unions split among Democratic candidates for state superintendent By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 27, 2026 In a rare lack of labor unanimity, several candidates received labor union endorsements.
Education Trans youth still have a safe haven in California, but that could change By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 23, 2026 Lawsuits and Trump administration policy changes targeting trans youth could put some California policies in jeopardy.
Education 4 takeaways from new report on AI’s risks in education By Greg Toppo | The74 | January 20, 2026 Researchers say AI’s rapid evolution puts educators in a bind, offer steps to address negative impacts.
California Betting on the bubble: Legislative analysts say Newsom overestimating AI revenue By John Fensterwald | EdSource | January 16, 2026 LAO says $42 billion in higher revenues, with $22 billion going to education, is a reach.