California
education
Affirmative action ballot measure fails, but these students are still fighting to diversify their universities
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Proposition 16 failed, but students at public colleges and universities in California have been trying to increase representation of students of color at their campuses for years and will continue their efforts.COVID-19
Leading school superintendents ask Gov. Newsom for ‘common standard’ for reopening schools in California
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Seven urban California school districts want the state to set strict standards on all aspects of reopening, especially on testing for the novel coronavirus.California
School districts revert to A-F grades this fall — with more flexibility for some students
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The number of students whose grades are slipping is on the rise.College
With test scores out, college essays count more this year
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With SAT/ACT scores optional or totally off the table during the coronavirus pandemic, many colleges look to applicant essays in decisions.California
High school teachers in California wary of taking on contentious Biden-Trump election
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Distance learning, lurking parents compound challenges of a divisive issue.education
Challenging the model minority myth: Asian-American students divided over affirmative action
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Some Asian American students and academics say they have been unfairly lumped together in discussions around Prop 16.COVID-19
COVID-19 fallout: Academic testing looks very different in state during distance learning
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Some teachers are finding it difficult to replicate in-person assessments in an online classroom during distance learning.California
Five ballot propositions that would affect students
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The number of 18- to 24-year-olds registered to vote in California has climbed by 24% since the last presidential election. Here’s a rundown of the ballot propositions most likely to impact higher education, students and other young people.Bay Area
