California California Community Colleges moving forward with bachelor’s degree approvals despite lawmaker objections By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 25, 2023 Key lawmakers last week asked the system to "pause" the current cycle of applications to settle a dispute with the California State University.
California A California physician training program adds diversity, but where do graduates end up? By Stephanie Stephens | KFF Health News | April 25, 2023 The University of California expects to grow the number of medical students in the program to nearly 500 by the 2026-27 academic year.
Bay Area Bill to avert quick firing of school administrators, as in Orange Unified, moves ahead By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 25, 2023 Newly constituted school boards would have to wait at least 30 days before terminating a superintendent or assistant superintendent.
Bay Area Q&A: With May 1 enrollment deadline approaching, an insider’s view of UC admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 24, 2023 A UCSD admissions official discusses the process, including what waitlisted students can expect and how the campus plans to enroll more California residents.
Education Legislators step in as trust erodes between community colleges, California State University By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 20, 2023 Tensions are high after more than a year of mudslinging over the issue of awarding bachelor’s degrees at community colleges.
California National wave of anti-CRT measures trickles into California schools By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 20, 2023 California has not passed any state legislation limiting the teaching of race and racism during the last two years, but six school districts have.
Bay Area Key California legislator proposes raising teacher pay by 50% over 7 years, paid for by state funding By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 19, 2023 Educator pay raises would still have to be negotiated at the district level.
Bay Area California districts see more chronic absenteeism than before pandemic By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | April 17, 2023 Survey of 30 districts statewide shows many struggling to get students to come to school.
Bay Area Cal State undergraduate workers seek union representation By Rocky Walker | CalMatters | April 14, 2023 Undergraduate student assistants are calling for more work hours, paid sick time, and higher wages.
Around Town 50 years after he was assassinated, why Marcus Foster is more relevant than ever By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | April 14, 2023 PUSD Superintendent Dr. Donald Evans was recognized as "Marcus Foster Educator of the Year" while at Berkeley Unified in 2018.