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.
Bay Area CSU campuses focus on new strategies to help students of color By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 6, 2024 CSU’s Young Males of Color Consortium seeks to create programs across the Cal State system.
Uncategorized UC professors’ math problem: How does high school data science fit in? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 5, 2024 Professors say introductory data science lacks rigor; advocates argue it's engaging math for non-STEM majors.
California No parole for youth with life sentences, California Supreme Court rules By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | March 4, 2024 A Los Angeles man convicted of slaying an elderly neighbor in 1989 cannot seek parole under new state laws.
Around Town Piedmont Scouts Troop 4 hosts open house March 4 By Troop 4 | Piedmont Scouts BSA | February 23, 2024 [SPONSORED] From camping and backpacking to service projects and leadership development, adventures await.