Education More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 29, 2024 More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.
Books Why knowledge matters for literacy: A conversation with Natalie Wexler By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 24, 2024 Science of reading expert explains why teaching kids background knowledge, from science to history, is vital if you want them to become deep readers.
Education Judge rejects changing the name of California’s trans youth ballot measure By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 22, 2024 Backers of a California trans youth ballot measure wanted to change the name assigned by the attorney general.
California Sharp divisions over how California’s aspiring teachers will learn how to teach reading By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 22, 2024 Critics condemn the accreditation of a teacher preparation program they say ignores important new standards for teaching reading.
College New Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, bolster safeguards on college campuses By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | April 19, 2024 The Biden administration finalized rules on Friday that will go into effect in August this year.
California USC students march in protest of decision to cancel valedictorian’s speech By Michael Burke | EdSource | April 19, 2024 USC's decision to cancel the commencement speech of a Muslim valedictorian has caused an uproar and divided its campus.
California California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 19, 2024 Proposed legislation passed the Senate Education Committee.
California California makes strides toward universal preschool access By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 18, 2024 California now serves 38% of the state’s 4-year-olds and 9% of 3-year-olds in state-funded preschool, according to a new report.
California Schools largely unprepared to address AI manipulation of student photos By Lasherica Thornton | EdSource | April 16, 2024 Experts told reporters that AI-generated sexual harassment and bullying could be occurring on most school campuses.
Education A student sent a swastika to a Jewish lawmaker’s daughter. The response led to his new bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 16, 2024 Will the bill run afoul of recent reforms to make schools less punitive?