Bay Area It’s hard for English learners to get the state seal of biliteracy. A new bill aims to change that By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | July 28, 2023 Almost 1 in 4 high school graduates in Piedmont Unified received the seal in 2022, versus 1 in 10 graduates in Oakland Unified schools.
Bay Area Transferring from California community colleges? It’s a tough road, EdSource survey finds By Ashley A. Smith and Michael Burke | EdSource | July 25, 2023 More than half of students who responded said they found it difficult to know which courses they needed to transfer.
Arts & Entertainment Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | July 25, 2023 Many arts advocates believe the myriad challenges of launching a new program will almost certainly pay off in higher student engagement.
California Chino Valley school board kicks out State Superintendent Tony Thurmond from meeting By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | July 21, 2023 Thurmond said he was invited by students to join them as they spoke out against a district policy targeting transgender students.
Bay Area University of California opposes bill aimed at simplifying transfer process By Michael Burke | EdSource | July 20, 2023 UC officials argue many students would arrive underprepared because associate degree requirements don't always match UC prerequisites.
Bay Area Audit finds Cal State failed to fully address sexual harassment on campuses By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 18, 2023 Sexual harassment and misconduct complaints across the system came from faculty, staff, contractors, and students.
California Judge rejects suit to force California schools to report students’ gender identity to parents By Thomas Peele | EdSource | July 14, 2023 U.S. District Judge John Mendez ruled that a 2015 law addressing transgender students does not interfere with parent-child communications, as plaintiffs asserted.
California State Board of Education passes new California math framework By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 13, 2023 Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra.
Bay Area Cal State’s new chancellor is inheriting a system in turmoil By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | July 12, 2023 Mildred García says she's up for the challenge of leading the California State University system at a unique time of turmoil and challenge.
Books Bill opposing textbook bans moves through Senate Education Committee By Diana Lambert | EdSource | July 11, 2023 Districts could face financial penalties if they don’t provide books and materials that accurately reflect the diversity of the state’s students.