cannabis How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 27, 2024 Delta-8-THC is drawing attention because it is legal despite documented health risks.
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 Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan. By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | March 22, 2024 The pain and trauma from repeated needle sticks leads some kids to hold on to needle phobia into adulthood.
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.
analysis Why is a grading system touted as more accurate, equitable so hard to implement? By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 20, 2024 Standards based grading separates academic mastery from behavioral factors but requires educator training too.
covid Poll: It’s the economy, not ‘culture wars’ or cell phone use, that worries parents By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 11, 2024 The vast majority of parents surveyed wanted more robust educational and mental health services in their children's schools.
Education A new pathway to higher wages for young Californians is facing budget cuts By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | March 11, 2024 The recently launched apprenticeship program offers alternate career pathways for young people ages 16 to 24.
California Cal State’s online transfer planner aims to ease burden on community college students By Ashley Bolter and Delilah Brumer | EdSource | March 11, 2024 The new tool helps students map out their individual path to a college in the Cal State system.
California When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is contradictory By Darius Tahir | KFF Health News | March 7, 2024 The social media company warns users about the potential for abuse while also promoting the drug as a boon to mental health.
California Why even public health experts have limited insight into stopping gun violence in America By Christine Spolar | KFF Health News | March 6, 2024 No federal database of nonfatal gun injuries exists.