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New pathway to a diploma opens doors for students with disabilities
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Potentially 10% of the overall number of students enrolled in special education in California would benefit.Bay Area
UC Berkeley to introduce four-year undergraduate business program
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Students will be able to enroll directly in the Haas School of Business as freshmen for the first time.Bay Area
UC eyes online courses, summer programs, and transfer students in expansion plan
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Legislators have pushed for more spots for California students and provided funding.Bay Area
Free textbooks plan delayed at state chancellor’s office
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Colleges are eager to get a piece of $115 million that was approved last year for free textbook programs.California
College or career? California invests $500 million in program that tackles both
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K-12 schools, colleges and universities and employers must work together to support students making those transitions.Education
Commentary | Why intergroup dialogue should be part of every K-12 school
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Education should be about learning about people, not just subjects.California
Masks not required for students, staff in state’s COVID-19 health guidance for ’22-’23 school year
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Vaccinations and masks are recommended, but not required, as public health officials acknowledge COVID is here to stay.Bay Area
Nearly 1 out of 5 classes in California taught by underprepared teachers
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A new state database of teacher assignments shows that 17% of K-12 classes in 2020-21 were taught by teachers without the credential or training to teach the course.Bay Area
