Education
Bay Area
It’s hard for English learners to get the state seal of biliteracy. A new bill aims to change that
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Unanimous approval follows hours of comments by a public split over accelerating algebra.Bay Area
