California Q&A: Teaching kids how to read on Zoom By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | October 17, 2022 Poor literacy can impact a person’s lifetime income potential by up to 42%.
gavin newsom Health care workers union is using ballot measures to remedy low wages amid a workforce shortage By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | October 5, 2022 Union leaders hope that local wins for two measures to raise healthcare workers' wages at private facilities will spur a statewide movement.
Bay Area How can California workers transition to green energy jobs? By Grace Gedye and Nadia Lopez | CalMatters | October 5, 2022 Many green jobs pathways already exist, but quality is as important as quantity, panel of experts says.
Bay Area Thousands of California teachers say they are stressed, burned out By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 27, 2022 Nearly twice as many teachers than in the past say that job conditions have changed for the worse.
Bay Area California passes bill to regulate wages for fast food workers By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 30, 2022 Supporters removed labor violations provision to sway moderate Democrats.
Education Why Cal State struggles to graduate Black students — and what could be done By Mikhail Zinshteyn, Michaella Huck, and Julie Watts | CalMatters | August 22, 2022 CSU graduates Black students at lower rates than other groups.
California Newsom announces plan to reimagine mental health and substance abuse services By Ashleigh Panoo | EdSource | August 19, 2022 Those who work for at least two years as a counselor or other mental health professional would be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
business California’s fast food bill could link chains to wage theft and other workplace violations By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | August 17, 2022 Proponents say AB 257 could curb wage theft, but restaurateurs say it could raise costs and prices.
women Women’s reproductive health professionals fight for more abortion training in California By Ally Dickson | Bay City News Foundation | August 9, 2022 A recent state bill aims to grow a network of diverse clinicians trained in abortion and sexual and reproductive health care.
California How a journalism class in Compton boosts students’ English skills By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2022 Students learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by interviewing and writing articles in this six-week summer class.