Bay Area University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process By Michael Burke | EdSource | July 20, 2023 UC officials argue many students would arrive underprepared because associate degree requirements don't always match UC prerequisites.
Bay Area Audit finds Cal State failed to fully address sexual harassment on campuses By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 18, 2023 Sexual harassment and misconduct complaints across the system came from faculty, staff, contractors, and students.
California Judge rejects suit to force California schools to report students’ gender identity to parents By Thomas Peele | EdSource | July 14, 2023 U.S. District Judge John Mendez ruled that a 2015 law addressing transgender students does not interfere with parent-child communications, as plaintiffs asserted.
Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.
California State Board of Education passes new California math framework By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 13, 2023 Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra.
Bay Area Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 12, 2023 Mildred García says she's up for the challenge of leading the California State University system at a unique time of turmoil and challenge.
Books Bill opposing textbook bans moves through Senate Education Committee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | July 11, 2023 Districts could face financial penalties if they don’t provide books and materials that accurately reflect the diversity of the state’s students.
Education Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree. By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 The term refers to the education level of a student's parents, a key predictor of that student’s success in school.
Bay Area Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash. By Ryan Loyola | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 Some opponents say the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.
California Next, maybe last, big test for California’s controversial math framework By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 10, 2023 State Board of Education expected to pass latest, clearer version, though critics are still not mollified.