Featured in Category Newsom proposes ‘literacy road map’ based on ‘science of reading’; will districts follow or ignore it? By John Fensterwald | EdSource | March 13, 2023 Instructional guide would emphasize decoding skills as well as comprehension. But under local control, districts can ignore it.
Education Despite union opposition, many teachers support dyslexia screening for all students By Joe Hong | CalMatters | March 2, 2023 Many teachers say early intervention is key to heading off later academic struggles.
California California reconsiders the potential of college work-study jobs By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 1, 2023 State funding could provide opportunities for about 100,000 students.
Bay Area Newsom says law ‘needs to change’ after UC Berkeley housing project blocked By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 28, 2023 The governor criticized the state's environmental quality act, which has repeatedly delayed the construction of proposed student housing.
Bay Area Bill would make superintendent of public instruction an appointed position By Diana Lambert | EdSource | February 28, 2023 Position would still require confirmation by the Assembly, Senate and the Senate Committee on Rules.
Education California colleges still use remote proctoring despite court decision By Itzel Luna | CalMatters | February 27, 2023 A federal judge last year found that the room scans performed by some remote proctoring software are unconstitutional.
Bay Area Sonya Christian named chancellor of California Community Colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 24, 2023 Leader of Kern Community College District will be first woman to run the statewide system
Arts & Entertainment Arts education funding in California: How will Proposition 28 roll out? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | February 21, 2023 Austin Beutner, the former LAUSD superintendent, talks about the groundbreaking arts education initiative.
Bay Area California lawmaker introduces bill to require all-gender restrooms in schools By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 21, 2023 The bill would mandate schools have at least one gender-neutral bathroom alongside traditional gender-segregated bathrooms.
Bay Area Key lawmaker endorses transfer admissions guarantee across University of California By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 21, 2023 Unlike CSU, UC does not currently participate in the Associate Degree for Transfer program