Education Lawmakers want to strip $400 million from new college-and-career program for public schools By Mikhail Zinshteyn | June 9, 2023 California created the $500 million program last year to help prepare students for careers.
California In California’s youth justice system, many high schoolers graduate with elementary-level reading skills By Betty Márquez Rosales and Daniel J. Willis | EdSource | June 6, 2023 A shift of incarcerated youth from state to county facilities is putting a spotlight on their education.
California Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | June 5, 2023 New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.
Education California Legislature beats deadline on key bills By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 2, 2023 A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.
Bay Area Attempts to ban books will face investigation by attorney general, Gov. Newsom warns By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | June 2, 2023 The warning comes amid a nationwide rise in book bans.
California California private colleges fear affirmative action ban as Supreme Court prepares to rule By Itzel Luna | CalMatters | June 1, 2023 College administrators are revamping admissions and doing more high school outreach to counter the potential impact on campus diversity.
Education New report says Cal State has $1.5 billion funding gap, suggests tuition hikes By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | May 25, 2023 All told, CSU’s revenues account for only 86% of the system’s overall costs.
California Enroll every ninth grader in a college course, says incoming California Community Colleges chancellor By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | May 23, 2023 A through-line of Christian’s career is the effort to bring college to the community, instead of waiting for students to show up.
Bay Area Newsom demands information from Florida regarding textbook revisions By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | May 23, 2023 Governor has also asked publishers whose books are under consideration for use in California whether they reflect Florida's new standards.
California California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse By Don Thompson | KFF Health News | May 23, 2023 Lawmakers are debating stiffer punishments for dealers, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is focusing on trafficking and naloxone distribution.