California’s widely criticized...

Sep 18, 2019 by

California’s widely criticized ethnic studies plan to be revised

Diana Lambert – The question of how best to represent all Californians when teaching ethnic studies is back on the table....

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Gov. Newsom, lawmakers strike ...

Sep 12, 2019 by

Gov. Newsom, lawmakers strike deal on $15 billion education construction bond

The proposed bond on the March 2020 ballot will include money for K-12 districts, including preschool, community colleges, UC and...

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Initiatives underway for low-c...

Aug 28, 2019 by

Initiatives underway for low-cost, free textbooks for California college students

Students seeking alternatives to buying books As they start a new school year, college students usually come to campus knowing their...

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Gender, name changes could be ...

Aug 18, 2019 by

Gender, name changes could be required on California high school diplomas after graduation

California school districts could soon be required to update records if graduates have changed their name or gender since leaving...

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California Teachers Associatio...

Aug 1, 2019 by

California Teachers Association loses thousands of members after faculty association decides to “disaffiliate”

Ending a decades-long connection, the association representing California State University faculty has severed its ties with the...

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Opponents urge CSU to reject 4...

Jul 29, 2019 by

Opponents urge CSU to reject 4th year of high school math or related courses for admission

Larry Gordon – Some protesters against plan to boost CSU admissions requirements silently stood up during trustees meeting. The...

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We need more relevant curricul...

Jul 15, 2019 by

We need more relevant curriculum in our schools

Students do better in school when they feel connected to what they are learning, teacher says. Whenever my sixth graders enter my...

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10 California districts strugg...

Jul 14, 2019 by

10 California districts struggle, and find some success, as they shift to Common Core math

Evaluation of program offers lessons and guides for improvement For five years, a San Francisco foundation funded, and a research...

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Majority of California voters ...

May 20, 2019 by

Majority of California voters favor tax increase on millionaires to fund schools, poll finds

Sydney Johnson – As pressure builds in California to increase funding for public schools, a new poll shows that a majority of...

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‘Inconvenient truths’ missing ...

May 16, 2019 by

‘Inconvenient truths’ missing from Oakland report on charter schools

Robin Lake and Ashley Jochim – Oakland Unified teachers crowded the street in front of MetWest High School near La Escuelita...

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Teach for America targeted as ...

Apr 18, 2019 by

Teach for America targeted as legislation seeks to limit inexperienced teachers in California

Assemblywoman says new teachers with little training can’t adequately serve neediest students. Theresa Harrington  – A...

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Higher corporate taxes linked ...

Apr 11, 2019 by

Higher corporate taxes linked to CEO pay would raise funds for California education

As pressures mount on lawmakers in Sacramento to come up with additional funds to underwrite California education, Sen. Nancy...

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California school district amo...

Mar 31, 2019 by

California school district among latest to change board elections to better reflect diversity of community

More than 190 school districts statewide have switched how they elect board members Across California, more than 190 school...

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California governor’s new task...

Mar 11, 2019 by

California governor’s new task force on charter schools convenes

Charter schools, unions, school districts represented on 11-member group John Fensterwald A new task force that will...

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Report: California’s school fu...

Feb 20, 2019 by

Report: California’s school funding flaws make it difficult for districts to meet teacher demands

Just days before Oakland teachers are expected to go on strike, a fact-finding report required by California law lays out a...

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Newsom names new head of State...

Feb 12, 2019 by

Newsom names new head of State Board of Education in California

Linda Darling-Hammond to succeed Michael Kirst on powerful state education body sident of the Learning Policy Institute, speaks at...

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Harris’ stance on truancy agai...

Feb 11, 2019 by

Harris’ stance on truancy again an issue as she launches presidential campaign

David Washburn – California Senator Kamala Harris’ tough stance on truancy, her signature education issue while she was a local...

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As teachers threaten to strike...

Jan 14, 2019 by

As teachers threaten to strike, Oakland Unified looks to higher teacher pay to improve student learning

Theresa Harrington – As Oakland Unified faces a possible teachers’ strike and braces for deep budget cuts for the 2019-20...

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Teacher activism nationwide fu...

Jan 1, 2019 by

Teacher activism nationwide fueling protest movement in California

Los Angeles, Oakland and others inch closer to strikes Diana Lambert – Thousands of teachers march through downtown Los Angeles...

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California students, first in ...

Dec 20, 2018 by

California students, first in their families to attend college, mentor each other to succeed

Peers help other low-income students and tell them: “We belong here.” Beyond the usual confusions and questions of freshmen...

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