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Education
When ‘culture wars’ rip through California school boards, should the state intervene?
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California gives school boards a lot of local control, but some recent events have pushed the state to rein that in.California
California moves to silence Stanford researchers who got state data to study education issues
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At issue is whether researchers can analyze nonpublic California student data and also testify against the state in related and even unrelated cases.Bay Area
It’s hard for English learners to get the state seal of biliteracy. A new bill aims to change that
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Almost 1 in 4 high school graduates in Piedmont Unified received the seal in 2022, versus 1 in 10 graduates in Oakland Unified schools.Bay Area
Transferring from California community colleges? It’s a tough road, EdSource survey finds
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More than half of students who responded said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.Arts & Entertainment
Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans
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Many arts advocates believe the myriad challenges of launching a new program will almost certainly pay off in higher student engagement.California
Chino Valley school board kicks out State Superintendent Tony Thurmond from meeting
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Thurmond said he was invited by students to join them as they spoke out against a district policy targeting transgender students.Bay Area
University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process
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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
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Sexual harassment and misconduct complaints across the system came from faculty, staff, contractors, and students.California
