California Back to school: California Republicans bet big on local board races By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | August 17, 2022 Shut out from winning statewide offices, the state GOP is seeking to capitalize on parents' anger to win local school board races in 2022 and motivate Republican voters.
California California schools face avalanche of changes By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | August 16, 2022 Most COVID restrictions have loosened, but districts are contending with plenty of other new policies.
Bay Area More than 100 Bay Area school board candidates — including some with extreme views — running unopposed By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | August 16, 2022 Some candidates will win election without voters knowing who’s being elected.
Bay Area New CDC guidelines: no need to test or quarantine students without symptoms By Diana Lambert | EdSource | August 12, 2022 New guidance focuses on community levels of infection.
Bay Area Science instruction declined in California during pandemic, survey finds By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 12, 2022 The Public Policy Institute of California surveyed 213 school districts for its report.
Bay Area California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | August 11, 2022 A new law funds staffing for basic needs hubs at all community colleges. UC and CSU campuses already have similar state-funded support centers.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ traveling exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum By Molly Burke | Bay City News Foundation | August 10, 2022 The exhibition features 51 pieces of art by emerging artists of African descent that deal with identity, politics, and art history.
women Women’s reproductive health professionals fight for more abortion training in California By Ally Dickson | Bay City News Foundation | August 9, 2022 A recent state bill aims to grow a network of diverse clinicians trained in abortion and sexual and reproductive health care.
High School Later start times present new challenges for school leaders By Ashleigh Panoo | EdSource | August 9, 2022 A new law mandates later start times for secondary students in California.
Bay Area University of California faces calls to reduce barriers for transfer students By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 8, 2022 Critics want guaranteed admissions for transfers improved. A new statewide panel on transfer issues is set to convene.