California Newsom sides with parents’ rights groups to defend youth tackle football By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | January 16, 2024 The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the bill.
California California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training By Laurie Udesky | KFF Health News | January 11, 2024 Abortion restrictions in 18 states have curtailed training in skills that doctors say are critical for OB-GYN specialists and others.
California Schools start new year with new laws covering everything from suspensions to school safety By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 9, 2024 A round-up of new education legislation now in effect.
Bay Area California struggles to support personal, educational needs of children, report card finds By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | January 9, 2024 The 2024 California Children’s Report Card was conducted by the organization Children Now.
COVID-19 74 Interview: Why social media is being blamed for the youth suicide crisis By Mark Keierleber | The74 | January 5, 2024 Psychiatrist Laura Erickson-Schroth discusses addictive algorithms and other negative forces eroding kids’ mental health.
Education This community college has 1 full-time Black faculty member out of 165. Why campuses struggle with diversity By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 Faculty diversity has increased slightly over the past 15 years but progress is slow.
Education A ‘pocket of hope’: This California school district made a difference on Black students’ scores By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 2, 2024 Emeryville's public school district took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.
Education Study: Parents trust librarians despite national push to ban books By Greg Childress | NC Online | January 1, 2024 Trust in school and public librarians is strong across demographic groups.
Bay Area California new laws for 2024: Alerts for missing Black children By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Studies show African Americans are disproportionately represented on lists of missing children and youths; "Ebony Alerts" aim to address the disparity.
California California looks to the health system to sustain mental health funds in schools By Monica Velez | EdSource | December 18, 2023 As the need for more mental health services climbs, administrators and experts are turning to the health system to meet budget gaps.