Education ‘Distrust, detection & discipline:’ new data reveals teachers’ ChatGPT crackdown By Mark Keierleber | The74 | April 9, 2024 As students turn to generative AI for schoolwork, educators grow more wary of their pupils’ academic integrity.
Books Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California schools faces teachers union opposition By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, and Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | April 5, 2024 CTA says the bill will harm English language learners. Advocates say the union misunderstands current science.
California California State Board of Education accepting student board member applications By Monica Velez | EdSource | April 5, 2024 Any California public high school student who will be a senior in good standing by the 2025-26 school year can apply.
Bay Area Lawmakers introduce slate of bills to address sexual harassment in California colleges By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | April 1, 2024 The 12-bill package follows a February report on major flaws in colleges' handling of Title IX.
Education ‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | April 1, 2024 In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI.
Education Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession By Diana Lambert | EdSource | April 1, 2024 The cost of earning a credential and the disrespect they face while teaching are keeping Black teachers out of the classroom.
education Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, mixed results for school bonds in March election By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 29, 2024 California voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election.
Bay Area Cal State extends general education requirements for transfers to first-time freshmen By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 29, 2024 Faculty and students opposed new rules that cut requirements in arts, humanities, and self-development.
education In the News | NYT looks at why school absenteeism has ‘exploded’ in U.S. By Exedra Staff | March 29, 2024 Piedmont's student absenteeism rates have traditionally been low, but almost doubled after the pandemic.
Education California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: ‘They just weren’t ready for someone like me’ By Amelia Wu | CalMatters | March 28, 2024 A disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building.