California School Districts Scramble To Hire TeachersAugust 7, 2015The first day of school is about two weeks away for some districts in California. While the kids may have spent summer lazing, it's been a busy one for districts across that state as they scramble to hire teachers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCommunity Colleges Seek To Streamline Degree PathwayJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrKnowing what classes to take to finish school can be challenging. But the California Community Colleges are trying to take some mystery out of the process. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaNumber Of Undocumented California Students DecliningJuly 31, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia has the country’s largest population of undocumented immigrants. And that means thousands of undocumented children are enrolled in California schools. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Education The Worst In National Child Welfare ReportJuly 21, 2015(AP) - Nevada again ranked poorly in a national child welfare report, coming in dead last when it comes to education.
Cal State University Presidents Getting RaisesJuly 21, 2015 | Steve MilneIn Long Beach Tuesday, the California State University Board of Trustees voted to give campus presidents and other top executives two percent pay raises. Some teachers aren't happy about that. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment$400,000 Rebate For Light Swap At 9 Sacramento-Area SchoolsJuly 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceA major change in lighting for one school district means a one-time energy rebate of $400,000. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTorlakson Says LCFF Money Can Go To Teacher RaisesJuly 20, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia schools have been told they can increase teacher pay using money dedicated to increase services for high-need students. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lawsuit Says Schools Are Breaking Law In Teacher EvaluationsJuly 17, 2015(AP) - A group that got a judge to overturn California's laws on teacher tenure and layoffs is now going after teacher evaluations.
First Day On The Job For New Sacramento State PresidentJuly 1, 2015 | Steve MilneRobert S. Nelsen, Sacramento State's new president, started his first day on the job Wednesday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento School Closed By Budget Cuts, Slated To Reopen Next YearJune 18, 2015 | Bob MoffittWashington Elementary, one of seven schools in the city of Sacramento that closed two years ago because of budget cuts, will reopen next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.