EducationCalifornia launches first phase of long-anticipated Cradle-to-Career data systemApril 22, 2025Parents and students can go to the Cradle-to-Career website to learn how many graduates from each school district earned a bachelor’s degree each year, how long it took to achieve that goal and how much, on average, they earned after graduation.
EducationCalifornia school districts are weighed down by new costs of old sexual assaultsFebruary 10, 2025Report estimates districts face at least $2 billion in claims from hundreds of lawsuits from 2019 state law
EducationCrowded classes, staff shortages, insufficient pay are making some California teachers rethink careersJanuary 8, 2025California schools don’t pay enough to teachers or have the resources to meet the needs of its students, according to a CTA survey of educators.
EducationStatewide test scores improved in 2024, but achievement still not back to pre-Covid levelsOctober 15, 2024English and math scores improved from 2023 to 2024, but still have not caught up to results from prior to the pandemic.
EducationCal State board anticipates a ‘painful year’ as campuses cut costsAugust 5, 2024“Presidents, we understand that you’re going to have to make some hard decisions and, within your campus communities and your general communities, you’re going to be criticized,” board Chair Jack B. Clarke said.
EducationCan high school teacher academies address the shortage? Programs point to yesJuly 30, 2024Hiring and retaining teachers has been difficult amid the shortage. High school pathway programs to “grow-our-own” teachers are crucial, many believe.
EducationCal Maritime pleads for merger with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to save the academyJuly 25, 2024CSU officials say the proposal is a "fiscal and operational imperative" for Cal Maritime, which has experienced a 31% decline in enrollment since 2016-17.
EducationCalifornia colleges agree on how to interpret in-state tuition law for undocumented studentsMay 6, 2024Advocates say many students have been wrongfully denied in-state tuition because of misinformation and different interpretations of the law.
EducationCan arts education help children heal from trauma?March 12, 2024Arts and music can nurture a visceral feeling of belonging that can help combat the isolation that often follows a tragic event, experts say.
EducationFAFSA delays are leaving students in limbo. California campuses don’t expect helpFebruary 12, 2024California colleges doubt the U.S. Department of Education's plans will do much to help campuses struggling with delays in awarding financial aid.
