Education Revised California math proposal: Despite pushback, little change By Joe Hong | CalMatters | March 15, 2022 The proposed framework, which became embroiled in controversy last year, insists students can reach high-level math classes under its recommendations.
Education Lawmakers pass legislative fix to undo UC Berkeley’s enrollment cap By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 14, 2022 Without the bill, the campus said it would have needed to defer admissions and move other students online to satisfy a court order.
Bay Area SF mayor swears in 3 new school board members to replace recalled commissioners By Daniel Montes | Bay City News | March 11, 2022 Many challenges for SFUSD as they face a $125M budget deficit and seek to replace their retiring superintendent as well.
Bay Area Legislation would save UC Berkeley from court-ordered enrollment cuts By Michael Burke | EdSource | March 11, 2022 New law would prevent courts from immediately forcing a campus to cut enrollment over population concerns and could be retroactively applied.
Bay Area What people get wrong about first-generation college students By Itzel Luna | CalMatters | March 8, 2022 The CalMatters College Journalism Network spoke with first-generation college students across the state about the challenges they face on campus.
Bay Area How one California elementary school sees success after overhauling its reading program By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | March 8, 2022 Richmond elementary school shelved a popular curriculum that has been criticized for not focusing on phonics.
Education California mask mandate: Is it ending too soon for little children? By Elizabeth Aguilera | CalMatters | March 8, 2022 California will soon lift the mask mandate for children in schools and child care facilities, but experts say the move is premature.
gavin newsom Lawmakers want UC to add 7,000 new students this fall By Michael Burke | EdSource | March 4, 2022 The university suggested it will add only 2,000 more students across its nine undergraduate campuses.
Bay Area UC Berkeley enrollment capped, forcing campus to decline by 3,000 students after state Supreme Court decision By Mikhail Zinshteyn | March 3, 2022 Campus says it can find space for at least 1,500 following CEQA-based lawsuit ruling.
Bay Area California will not require masks in schools after March 11 By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 1, 2022 The state mask mandate for schools will end, but local jurisdictions are free to impose their own requirements.