California Newsom signs bill creating new transfer pilot program between UC and community colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | October 11, 2023 Supporters say the bill will help streamline the transfer process but students say it doesn't go far enough.
Bay Area Teachers of recently arrived immigrant students to get help under new law By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | October 10, 2023 Many teachers of "newcomer students" lack training and guidance.
College Cal State student workers get the OK to hold a union vote By Helena San Roque | CalMatters | October 3, 2023 Student workers at the 23-campus system hope that joining a union will fix low wages, restricted hours, and lack of sick pay.
education Advocates for English learners and the ‘science of reading’ sign on to joint statement By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | October 3, 2023 The joint statement makes it clear that English learners need explicit instruction in phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Education Beyond crayons and circle time: What California transitional kindergarten needs to succeed By Carolyn Jones | EdSource | October 3, 2023 Transitional kindergarten program is not yet offered in every California public school. The state aims to change that by 2025-26.
News Student debt relief scams on the rise. Here’s what borrowers need to know By Casey Quinlan | The74 | October 2, 2023 The restart of student loan payments has bred confusion that allows companies to take advantage of borrowers.
California Despite low public tuition fees, California ranks in top third among states for average student debt By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | September 28, 2023 Parents, graduate students and Black borrowers face the highest student debts.
Education California community college enrollment is up, but one group of students lags behind By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | September 27, 2023 Students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind other groups.
Education Newsom signs raft of youth LGBTQ+ bills By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 26, 2023 But the governor vetoed a bill on transgender acceptance in custody disputes.
Books With Newsom’s signature, bill to thwart book-banning in schools becomes law By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 26, 2023 Because the bill was passed with an urgency provision, it took effect on its signing.