California California School Dashboard released for the first time since 2019 By Emma Gallegos, Zaidee Stavely, and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | December 15, 2023 New state dashboard shows PUSD has a problem with chronic absenteeism.
California Commission decision could move thousands of new teachers into the workforce quicker By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 14, 2023 Next year, teachers who nearly pass their teaching performance assessment could earn a credential without retaking the test.
Education Study: Diverse college classrooms linked to higher grades in STEM classes By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | December 12, 2023 Grades improved for all students in more diverse learning environments.
Bay Area Salaries, benefits increase as school superintendents become harder to find By Diana Lambert | EdSource | December 11, 2023 Superintendent pay in California has skyrocketed in the last decade, with salaries in some districts growing more than 60%.
Education Advanced algebra, data science and more: UC rethinks contested issues of high school math By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 8, 2023 First up: Can bolstering Introduction to Data Science with math and statistics qualify for taking Algebra 2?
Bay Area California budget rollercoaster: Analyst predicts $68 billion deficit By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | December 7, 2023 The state could dip into reserves and cut some one-time spending.
Bay Area Lawsuit intensifies spotlight on free speech controversies at UC Berkeley By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | December 6, 2023 The social strife rampant on campuses across the country, experts say, may be indicative of a deeply divided nation coping with myriad crises, foreign and domestic.
California Legislative Analyst: State to face $58 billion, three-year budget deficit By John Fensterwald | EdSource | December 5, 2023 It's not looking good for K-12 schools and community colleges.
Education California faces big challenges to implement new math guidelines By Monica Velez | EdSource | December 5, 2023 The state hasn’t provided funding for implementation, and the rollout is unclear.
Education Cal State union stages first of one-day strikes over faculty salaries By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | December 4, 2023 The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% pay increase, while university officials counter with 5% in each of the next three years.