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?
California California’s universities navigate unprecedented FAFSA mistakes and delays By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | April 16, 2024 California faces more difficulties than other states in the unprecedented delays in students learning about their financial aid.
Bay Area UC Regents select Richard Lyons as new UC Berkeley chancellor By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 12, 2024 Lyons served as dean of the Haas School of Business from 2008-2018.
Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California classrooms dies By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 11, 2024 A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the face of teachers union opposition.