California
Education
California will reward volunteering college students with aid — but spend half the money on overhead
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A new volunteer financial aid program for college students is using less than half of its budgeted money on actual student aid.Bay Area
Mills College will no longer offer women’s studies major
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The historically women's college entered a partnership with Northeastern University in 2021.gavin newsom
Why Newsom’s offer of years of funding increases to California universities faces criticism
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State analyst says the governor sidestepped lawmakers with his January higher education budget proposal.gavin newsom
After setbacks, dyslexia screening for young students moves forward in California schools
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Advocates say a $30 million investment in research and screening by the state is long overdue.California
Colleges struggle to recruit therapists for students in crisis
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The need for campus mental health services has skyrocketed during the pandemic, with many students undergoing grave psychological crises.California
Colleges reassess safety plans after omicron surge
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California colleges are increasing isolation capacity and updating mask rules while planning for a future in which COVID-19 is endemic.California
California ready to launch $3 billion, multiyear transition to community schools
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Districts can soon apply for funding to transform schools by expanding services for the "whole child" and extensively involving parents.California
California high school graduation rate held steady during pandemic
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Flexible graduation requirements, summer programs, and tutoring may have kept students in caps and gowns.California
