Education California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: ‘They just weren’t ready for someone like me’ By Amelia Wu | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 A disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building.
California Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 26, 2024 A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.
Education California extends student financial aid deadline By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 25, 2024 After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.
Bay Area Lack of SAT testing centers in the Bay Area creates problems for students By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | March 22, 2024 Some Bay Area students recently had to travel an hour or more to take the test, often to Sacramento or Fresno.
Cal UC delays vote on much-debated proposal to restrict some faculty speech By Michael Burke | Edsource | March 22, 2024 UC's Board of Regents on Wednesday delayed voting on a controversial policy to limit what faculty can say on university websites.
Around Town Barrett ready for Big Dance as Gaels head into March Madness By Damin Esper | March 19, 2024 Former Piedmont star is a key piece for St. Mary’s.
California California may extend financial aid deadline for students impacted by federal delays By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | March 15, 2024 A newly implemented federal student aid application is blocking some students from completing their forms.
Bay Area Amid faculty objections, UC considers limiting what faculty can say on university websites By Michael Burke | EdSource | March 14, 2024 Opponents say the policy change aims to limit comment on Israel's war in Gaza.
Bay Area UC has enrolled more Californians, but lawmakers say it’s not enough By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 13, 2024 Legislators propose further increasing tuition for students coming from outside California.
climate change California colleges have to slash emissions. Here’s why decarbonization is complex and costly. By Christina Chkarboul | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 New plans do away with a large reliance on carbon offsets, making an already difficult and costly process of reducing emissions even harder.