education

Deep divisions, further delay for California’s math guidelines

Tension over whether teaching standards through “big ideas” and creating new high school pathways will lead to more equitable outcomes for students.

Students across all grades had bigger gains in math than reading.

Retention rates hit low-income and first-generation students the most, but officials expect rates will rebound.

Potentially 10% of the overall number of students enrolled in special education in California would benefit.

Students will be able to enroll directly in the Haas School of Business as freshmen for the first time.

Legislators have pushed for more spots for California students and provided funding.

Colleges are eager to get a piece of $115 million that was approved last year for free textbook programs.

K-12 schools, colleges and universities and employers must work together to support students making those transitions.

Education should be about learning about people, not just subjects.

Vaccinations and masks are recommended, but not required, as public health officials acknowledge COVID is here to stay.