California Newsom’s call now: California Legislature passes top 21 bills of ’21 By CalMatters Staff | September 8, 2021 CalMatters staff recap some of the most interesting or consequential decisions the governor faces.
Bay Area Could a recall-elected Republican governor really shake up K-12 schools? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 8, 2021 A supermajority in the Legislature would rein in a new governor, who'd also face long odds on the big prize: selling a voucher initiative next year.
Bay Area Research finds ethnic studies in San Francisco had enduring impact By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 7, 2021 Ninth grade course engaged and motivated students who hadn't shown prior success in school.
education Alameda County Office of Education hosting school reopening Town Hall Sept. 9 By Exedra Staff | September 7, 2021 Tune in to hear directly from the county public health officer and superintendent of schools.
COVID-19 COVID testing was supposed to keep schools safe. What happened? By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | September 7, 2021 COVID test shortages and inconsistent protocols at schools are leaving California parents confused and frustrated.
California Changes for educating quarantined California students proposed by governor, Legislature By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 6, 2021 State leaders recognize crisis some districts face but don't backtrack from applying independent study to students sidelined by delta variant.
California Stanford resident assistants on indefinite strike over COVID safety By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | September 3, 2021 The action comes as the university prepares to start the fall quarter.
Bay Area Volunteer scientists bring STEM into virtual classrooms By Lydia Sviatoslavsky | Bay City News Foundation | September 3, 2021 Community Resources for Science has grown into a network of teachers and volunteers that serve East Bay students.
Education Not enough subs: California schools face severe teacher shortage By Joe Hong | CalMatters | September 1, 2021 Substitute teachers are key to keeping schools open this year, but a shortage of subs is straining districts.
Featured in Category Could this plan ease transfer woes for California Community College students? By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 31, 2021 A proposed bill aims to make transfers easier — but faces fierce resistance from faculty, the UC, and California community college leadership.