Education
California
Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges
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A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.Education
California extends student financial aid deadline
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After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid.Bay Area
Lack of SAT testing centers in the Bay Area creates problems for students
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Some Bay Area students recently had to travel an hour or more to take the test, often to Sacramento or Fresno.Around Town
A decade later, how is California’s local control school funding program working?
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The Local Control Funding Formula funnels more state money to low-income students, English learners and foster youth.Cal
UC delays vote on much-debated proposal to restrict some faculty speech
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UC's Board of Regents on Wednesday delayed voting on a controversial policy to limit what faculty can say on university websites.education
Improving our schools: How have standards-based reforms succeeded (and failed)?
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From 'No Child Left Behind,' and 'Every Student Succeeds,' to 'Common Core' — What has (and hasn’t) made a difference.California
California’s science test will be added to state school dashboard
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Districts have been slow to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, and including the assessment on the portal could accelerate the pace.California
California may extend financial aid deadline for students impacted by federal delays
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A newly implemented federal student aid application is blocking some students from completing their forms.Bay Area
