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Advocates propose an alternative to refocus budget on Black students
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The alternative to Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan would focus additional state funding directly on Black student achievement.Featured in Category
Newsom proposes ‘literacy road map’ based on ‘science of reading’; will districts follow or ignore it?
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Instructional guide would emphasize decoding skills as well as comprehension. But under local control, districts can ignore it.Education
Despite union opposition, many teachers support dyslexia screening for all students
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Many teachers say early intervention is key to heading off later academic struggles.California
California reconsiders the potential of college work-study jobs
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State funding could provide opportunities for about 100,000 students.Bay Area
Newsom says law ‘needs to change’ after UC Berkeley housing project blocked
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The governor criticized the state's environmental quality act, which has repeatedly delayed the construction of proposed student housing.Bay Area
Bill would make superintendent of public instruction an appointed position
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Position would still require confirmation by the Assembly, Senate and the Senate Committee on Rules.Education
California colleges still use remote proctoring despite court decision
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A federal judge last year found that the room scans performed by some remote proctoring software are unconstitutional.Bay Area
Sonya Christian named chancellor of California Community Colleges
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Leader of Kern Community College District will be first woman to run the statewide systemArts & Entertainment
