Education Gov. Newsom’s twists and tricks to spare cuts to schools and community colleges in state budget By John Fensterwald | Edsource | June 24, 2024 The 2024-25 state budget, which the Legislature will pass this week, eliminates shortfalls, but there are risks.
gavin newsom California prepares to launch first phase of new education data system By Diana Lambert | EdSource | June 21, 2024 Cradle-to-Career Data System is expected to provide resources for students planning for college and careers, and help inform policy.
Education Behind the scenes, a battle looms over fair funding for school construction By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 18, 2024 The current system of repairing schools sends the most state aid to property-rich districts.
California California ranks bottom third in overall child well-being, per new report By Betty Márquez Rosales | EdSource | June 13, 2024 The report’s findings provide context to the conversation on chronic absenteeism plaguing schools.
education Measure A tax to support Los Gatos-Saratoga school district appears to eke out narrow win By Dan McMenamin and Grace Marion | Bay City News | June 11, 2024 Piedmont Unified School District will decide whether to pursue a new parcel tax this month.
education Oakland schools learn that going police-free is tough; anti-violence efforts gain traction By Monica Velez | EdSource | June 10, 2024 OUSD's preference is for restorative justice, which emphasizes circle-of-trust interactions to improve how students treat one another.
California Heat rules for California workers would also help keep schoolchildren cool By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | June 10, 2024 Last year was the hottest on record and schools across the U.S. closed sporadically, unable to keep students cool.
activism People’s Park housing project in Berkeley to resume following CA Supreme Court decision By Riley Cooke | Bay City News | June 7, 2024 Closing CEQA loopholes paved way to ruling.
public safety Officer injured, 13 arrested after protesters barricade inside Stanford president’s office By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 A group calling itself Liberate Stanford, made up of Stanford students and alumni, claimed responsibility.
climate change Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 30, 2024 Schoolyards are hot and getting hotter; and the time to dedicate more funding to green schoolyards is now.