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Six hidden (and not-so-hidden) factors driving America’s student absenteeism crisis
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In response, one suburban school got tough: 5 “mental health days” per year and a ban on participating in extracurriculars if a student is not in class that day.COVID-19
Community college enrollment plunged amid COVID-19 — why that’s now turning around
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Students over the age of 50 are driving the trend.analysis
The future of high school: Engaging students & careers via modern apprenticeships
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One approach in addressing low and declining test scores, and disengaged students.community college
Fall college data shows big gains — and jarring freshmen declines
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Some key takeaways: Male student enrollment grew at nearly twice the rate of female students; and Black, Latino and Asian students lead overall undergraduate enrollment growth.Education
Understanding California’s college students’ protests over Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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College campuses struggle to balance First Amendment rights and civility.Education
Recognizing fake news now a required subject in California schools
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A new law requires K-12 schools to add media literacy to curriculum for English language arts, science, math and history-social studies.Education
New data science major coming to University of the Pacific’s Stockton campus
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The new four-year interdisciplinary undergraduate major is set to begin in fall 2024.California
California wants every high school senior to apply for student financial aid
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Will a federal delay overhauling the application process slow efforts?Bay Area
