Education Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates for a return to the creamy ‘whole’ variety By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News | July 13, 2023 Schools haven't served whole milk for over a decade, yet the 3.25% fat milk is still the most common type sold in the United States.
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.
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.
Bay Area Should universities share athletics revenue with players? California bill sparks backlash. By Ryan Loyola | CalMatters | July 10, 2023 Some opponents say the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.
Around Town Troop 1 scouts offering burgers and more after the July Fourth parade By Piedmont Troop 1 | Reader Submission | June 30, 2023 Juicy beef burgers, cheeseburgers, and Impossible burgers will again be available for purchase this year.
Bay Area University of California looks to ‘share expertise’ after decades without affirmative action By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 29, 2023 After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions are unlawful, the rest of the nation now faces the same reality that California's public colleges have experienced since 1996.
gavin newsom What you need to know on the California budget deal By Sameea Kamal and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | June 27, 2023 Legislators will start voting today on bills related to the agreement that was weeks in the making.
Education California parents fed up with schools want to make high-quality education a constitutional right By Joe Hong | CalMatters | June 27, 2023 Advocates say they want to hold schools accountable. Critics fear a barrage of lawsuits.
Family & Kids E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses By Liz Szabo | KFF Health News | June 26, 2023 The FDA, Justice Department, and White House have failed to act as vapes with kid-friendly flavors proliferate.
Arts & Entertainment Proposition 28 a windfall for arts education, but implementation poses challenges By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | June 26, 2023 All the money must go to arts and music education, but that is broadly defined.