California
Education
As culture wars escalate, California officials push back on school board policies
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State officials are fighting recent board decisions that restrict LGBTQ student protections.California
Californians headed to HBCUs in the South prepare for college under abortion bans
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Many historically Black colleges are in states where abortion is banned. Recent high school graduates are preparing to safeguard their reproductive health during college.Arts & Entertainment
The power of arts education: A conversation with Letty Kraus
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The director of a major statewide arts initiative talks about potential impacts and likely challenges in implementing Prop 28.College
Gen Z’s declining college interest persists — even among middle schoolers
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Pandemic-era trend continues to grow, pointing to the need for colleges to rethink their outreach strategies for students born between 1997 and 2012.Bay Area
Assembly bill would sidestep lawsuit over student dorm construction at People’s Park
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The bill would eliminate the requirement to consider noise as an environmental pollutant when new housing is constructed.Books
Why there’s more to the science of reading than phonics
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Many significant obstacles lie ahead before a transformation in American reading instruction is likely to take root, literacy experts say.California
Can teachers be legally liable if district policy requires they break the law?
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Policies requiring staff to report transgender students to parents could violate anti-discrimination laws, students’ rights to privacy, Title IX protections, and the state education code.Education
Why Cal State is pushing back on community colleges’ plans to offer bachelor’s degrees
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The dispute centers around whether some new community college programs duplicate those at CSU.Education
