education

Credentialing commission could change the way California tests teachers

A $25.6 million contract with Pearson is expiring, providing an opportunity to rethink how the state's teachers are tested.

Many colleges are hustling to create new teacher pipelines to feed the growing need for the next generation of arts educators in California schools.

With the growing use of AI, campus officials are trying to set clear guidelines for college application essays.

Supporters say the bill will help streamline the transfer process but students say it doesn't go far enough.

Many teachers of "newcomer students" lack training and guidance.

Student workers at the 23-campus system hope that joining a union will fix low wages, restricted hours, and lack of sick pay.

The joint statement makes it clear that English learners need explicit instruction in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Transitional kindergarten program is not yet offered in every California public school. The state aims to change that by 2025-26.

The restart of student loan payments has bred confusion that allows companies to take advantage of borrowers.

Parents, graduate students and Black borrowers face the highest student debts.