California
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
Grading changes, other Covid accommodations await Gov. Newsom’s signature
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An extra year in high school, a Pass or No Pass option and minimum graduation requirements would help undo damage from the pandemic.California
The pandemic cost transfer students vital time on campus: Some want it back
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Students lost out on internships, research opportunities, chances to work closely with renowned faculty, and even travel abroad.Bay Area
Civil grand jury blasts Bay Area community college district board
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New report criticizes Peralta Community College District board for creating "unhealthy atmosphere" for students.education
LGBTQ+ students gain protections under federal anti-discrimination ruling
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The decision cites a 2020 Supreme Court ruling and reverses Trump administration policies that took away protections for transgender students.Bay Area
Proposed merger with Northeastern University would revive Mills College
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Under a merger plan, Mills would be open to students of all genders, and the college would become "Mills College at Northeastern University."California
University of California will require vaccines even without full FDA approval
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The decision is a reversal from an April plan that required vaccines as long as one of them was fully approved by the FDA before the fall term.California
California community colleges lose students to more expensive for-profit colleges
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Community colleges face calls to do more as Black, Native American, and Pacific Islander students enroll in for-profit colleges at alarming rates.California
