Education Without SAT, ACT, what’s next for Cal State admissions? By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 31, 2022 New set of eligibility criteria will focus on student high school grades and life experiences.
Books State literacy task force echoes call for more reading coaches, specialists By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | March 31, 2022 Governor's proposal would pay for literacy coaches and specialists at schools with low reading scores.
California Could teacher residency programs address California’s teacher shortage? By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | March 29, 2022 U.S. education secretary calls for teacher residency programs, other solutions to address shortage
gavin newsom Will there be enough teachers for California’s ambitious plans for its youngest students? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 29, 2022 California needs thousands of teaching staff to expand public school to all 4-year-olds.
California Cal State board officially eliminates SAT/ACT for admissions By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 22, 2022 CSU joins UC and other campuses in eliminating the admissions exam requirement.
California UCLA apologizes and backtracks on controversial ad for unpaid adjunct job By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 21, 2022 A UCLA job ad for an unpaid adjunct job triggered criticism followed by backtracking and an apology.
Education The collapse of community college enrollment: Can California turn it around? By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 21, 2022 Despite sinking overall enrollment, some community colleges in California are seeing more students come back.
California Is crackdown on social media for kids too late? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | March 18, 2022 “Kids aren’t addicted to their phones. They’re addicted to their friends,” said one researcher.
Education Short-term fixes won’t really solve California’s teacher shortage By Joe Hong | CalMatters | March 17, 2022 Schools are struggling to staff up despite billions in state money flowing to districts to remedy teacher shortages.
health When children suffer: California to funnel billions into mental health overhaul By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | March 17, 2022 The Newsom administration plans to spend $4.4 billion addressing mental health needs among young people. But will it come soon enough?