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California community college students will soon be required to take ethnic studies
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The community college system's board of governors voted to amend the system's general education requirements and add an ethnic studies class.California
California’s forthcoming mask guidance for schools will be stricter than federal rules
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Updated school guidance will emphasize COVID-19 testing support for schools and safety measures such as wearing face coverings indoors.Bay Area
Mills College alumnae file lawsuit against school
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Mills College in Oakland, which has had financial problems, announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston in May that would keep the campus open.California
California directs districts to offer remote independent study this fall
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An education "trailer bill" includes provisions to expand independent study eligibility to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction.California
Colleges prepare for incoming freshmen with high school learning loss
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After three semesters of remote learning, students face unique challenges, which colleges plan to meet with tutoring, summer brush-up and empathy.California
Remote learning here to stay, via independent study
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An amendment introduced July 5 to an education funding bill would require schools to offer independent study programs for students who don’t yet feel comfortable returning to the classroom.California
Pandemic drove sharp rise in California families opening their own home schools
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Almost 35,000 California families filed a private school affidavit to home-school their children during the 2020-21 school year — more than double the number filed before the pandemic.Education
Special ed and high-needs students get windfall in budget deal
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A historic boost in state funding will allow educators to make investments in high needs students, special education, and early childhood education.California
