California State Board of Education passes new California math framework By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 13, 2023 Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra.
Bay Area Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 12, 2023 Mildred García says she's up for the challenge of leading the California State University system at a unique time of turmoil and challenge.
Business & Finance Got COVID from a loved one who was at work? Their employer owes you nothing, California court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 State supreme court leery of setting unwieldy precedent with workers’ comp payout to a Bay Area woman who sued her husband's employer.
Uncategorized Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir hosts Golden Gate Festival this week By Exedra Staff | July 11, 2023 There's still time to attend free concerts this week in Berkeley and Oakland.
Books Bill opposing textbook bans moves through Senate Education Committee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | July 11, 2023 Districts could face financial penalties if they don’t provide books and materials that accurately reflect the diversity of the state’s students.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Hurricane Diane’ fuses classics, climate change, comedy By Leslie Katz | Bay City New Foundation | July 11, 2023 Berkeley's Aurora Theater makes the utmost of a pithy, witty, provocative script.
around town A piping hot weekend lies ahead for some in the Bay Area By Exedra Staff and Bay City News | July 11, 2023 Piedmont is expected to escape triple-digit highs but an excessive heat watch will be in effect for much of the region.
California California built a safety net for undocumented immigrants. Now deficits could leave some behind By Jeanne Kuang and Nicole Foy | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 State budget woes translate to more gaps in California’s safety net for undocumented immigrants.
Bay Area More sick days and family leave? California lawmakers push to improve work-life balance By Rya Jetha | CalMatters | July 11, 2023 Opponents argue the bill will put a strain on small businesses.
Education Who is a first-generation college student? California colleges, universities can’t agree. By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 The term refers to the education level of a student's parents, a key predictor of that student’s success in school.