education

The need for student services at community colleges has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Has state law kept up?

Administrators say they are stifled by a decades-old law that requires community colleges to spend at least half their general fund on instructors.

UC and CSU uncertain about spring semester programs in Jerusalem and Haifa.

Only 40% of California high schools offer computer science classes. A new law aims to make it easier to certify computer science teachers.

Some advocates propose pulling money from a financial aid program that benefits middle class students to expand the Cal Grant program next year.

Equity gaps in graduation persist for Black and low-income students.

Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.

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.