EducationTeens can't get off their phones. Here's what some schools are doing about itDecember 4, 2024Teens spend much of their days on their phones — many of them during school. Here's how schools and teachers are trying to fix that.
Education5 years after education reform, Black and Latino men in California are faring slightly betterDecember 3, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaAssembly Bill 705, which went into effect in 2017, eliminated remedial math and English courses at the state’s community colleges. The goal was to reduce barriers to graduation and increase equity in higher education. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EducationCalifornia State University increases its graduation rates but is falling short of its ambitious goalsNovember 22, 2024Cal State has a goal to graduate 40% of its freshmen within four years. It now graduates 36% — it’s highest rate ever. On other goals, the system is further behind.
EducationThis year's FAFSA is officially open. Early review says it's 'a piece of cake'November 21, 2024The FAFSA form is now open to students hoping to get help paying for college in the 2025-26 academic year. Students can expect a much smoother process compared to the last cycle.
Sacramento RegionUC Davis Med Center workers embark on 2-day strikeNovember 20, 2024 | Laura FitzgeraldAFSCME Local 3299 members cite unfair labor practices by the University of California. But UC officials say they fundamentally disagree with the union’s characterization of negotiations.
EducationUniversity of California workers announce strike over pay, health care disputesNovember 19, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTwo unions that represent university health care employees, patient care technical staff and service workers will strike on Wednesday and Thursday. They say contract negotiations with the university have stalled.
EducationA guide to Sacramento area 2024 General Election school board candidatesNovember 4, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaCapRadio sent interview questions to every candidate listed as running in the 2024 General Election on the county ballot and compiled their responses.
EducationCalifornia public school students will be required to learn about menstruationOctober 25, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaStarting next school year, students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about menstruation, pre-menstruation and related disorders in sexual health classes.
EducationCalifornia task force proposes new charter school oversight as St. HOPE faces scrutinyOctober 23, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaTheir recommendations include 20 action items to improve financial health in all California public schools.
EducationSacramento City Unified launches plan to tackle racial disparities in special educationOctober 22, 2024 | Srishti PrabhaThe plan consists of 22 directives and 166 action items, all designed to help reduce inequities and improve special education for all students in the district.
