education California foundations launch initiative to boost youth civic engagement By Louis Freedberg | EdSource | October 31, 2024 A recent national survey found that 60% of high school students “want to help others and work across differences to improve society.” But it also found that fewer than half knew how.
Education Judge allows pro-Palestinian protesters to participate in antisemitism suit against UC Berkeley By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | October 29, 2024 Attorney for the group says a trial would give the protestors an opportunity to clarify their message.
berkeley Historic milestone: Berkeley high schoolers voting for school board election for first time By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | October 18, 2024 Students 16 and 17 years old can now vote in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School District board elections.
Education California banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | October 18, 2024 It’s not clear whether colleges will comply.
Education How a caring teacher can make or break school for young students By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 15, 2024 Creating an atmosphere of kindness and generosity is fundamental to learning in the early grades, experts say.
Education Oakland Unified’s budget deficit grows 9.2% to $95M as pay, benefit increases take effect By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 End of COVID funds, declining enrollment add to district's financial stress.
California Enrollment ticks up at CSU, its first increase since 2020, but remains short of pre-Covid high By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | October 13, 2024 How much did the FAFSA rollout impact the numbers? And how much will declining K-12 enrollment make a difference in the future?
Bay Area Statewide test scores improved in 2024, but achievement still not back to pre-Covid levels By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, Zaidee Stavely, Lasherica Thornton, Mallika Seshadri, And Monica Velez | EdSource | October 11, 2024 English language arts test scores overall increased slightly; math and science scores also edged up incrementally.
Education New California law brings artificial intelligence and media literacy to K-12 classrooms By Diana Lambert | EdSource | October 8, 2024 AI literacy and media literacy content will be found in math, science, and history-social science curriculum frameworks.
Education Oakland’s long-time incumbent looks to hold on to D5 city council seat, faces 2 challengers By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 7, 2024 Erin Armstrong is a policy advisor to Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, and Dominic Prado is a Fruitvale District restaurateur.