Higher Education Advocates Call For Dedicated Community College Funding SourceMarch 3, 2014 | Max PringleHigher education advocates are asking for a dedicated funding source for California’s Community Colleges. Busloads of students from around the state marched and rallied in Sacramento Monday and met with state lawmakers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Attempt To Overhaul Teacher Dismissal ProcessFebruary 26, 2014 | Katie OrrThere have been several attempts over the years to reform California’s teacher dismissal process. All have been unsuccessful. But that’s not stopping one lawmaker from trying again. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study Shows Racial Achievement Gaps In Reno StudentsFebruary 26, 2014 | Ky PlaskonNew data show significant achievement gaps among students in Reno and administrators are trying to start a public conversation to solve the problem.
New Report Recommends California Overhaul Funding For School TransportationFebruary 25, 2014 | Max PringleAn independent audit recommends that California overhaul its school transportation funding system. The Legislative Analyst’s Office report says the school transportation funding rate is decades old. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
University Of The Pacific's Stadium To Be Torn DownFebruary 24, 2014 | Rich IbarraA Stockton landmark is coming down ending a tradition of football history. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Offer Parents College Saving Account Tax CreditFebruary 21, 2014 | Max PringleA bill in the California legislature would give low and middle income parents up to $500 in annual tax credits for investing in California’s “Scholar Share” college savings program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Teachers and School Districts Agree More Pension Funding NeededFebruary 19, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe California State Teachers' Retirement System says it faces at least $71 billion in unfunded pension obligations.
SCUSD Exploring Ideas For Shuttered Schools February 19, 2014 | Marianne RussThe Sacramento City Unified School district is getting closer to figuring out what to do with seven schools it closed recently due to declining enrollment.
Brown's Higher Education Funding Plan Snubbed By State Analyst's OfficeFebruary 13, 2014The Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) is taking issue with Governor Jerry Brown's budget plans for state universities and his overall plan for funding higher education.
California Public Schools Increase AP Class EnrollmentFebruary 11, 2014AP -- Californian public schools see a surge in AP exam participation. Nevada also see an increase, but still falls before the national average.
