El Dorado County Local Education News Articles and Digest

Education

Arts Education Takes Flight Outdoors in Mariposa County

02/14/2024
Teachers and students tap into a native tradition in which art and nature have always been inextricably linked.

From EdSource...

Education Families & Children

New California Teaching Standards Increase Focus on Family Engagement, Social-Emotional Learning

02/12/2024
The state is to implement long-awaited new guidelines in 2025 despite some calls for a year’s delay.

From San Joaquin Valley Sun...

Art, Culture & Media Education

UC Merced to Feature on ‘The College Tour’ Show

02/07/2024
UC Merced will be highlighted on an Amazon Prime show that showcases universities around the world.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Education Community Service & Support

Fannan Fellowship Offers $60K to South Tahoe High Seniors

02/06/2024

The Fannan Fellowship, a scholarship initiative led by Sean Fannan, announced it is accepting applications from all South Tahoe High School seniors.

From EdSource...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Strategic, Sustainable Residencies Can Help Solve the Teacher Shortage

02/06/2024
If educator candidates are paid a living wage and receive plenty of support, they are more likely to remain in the profession.

From Village Life...

Education

John Adams Academy Continues to Grow

02/06/2024
John Adams Academy in El Dorado Hills recently broke ground on a new expansion project that will eventually add seven athletic fields and a playspace for students and families.

From EdSource...

Education

FAFSA Delays Are Leaving Students in Limbo. California Campuses Don’t Expect Help

02/05/2024
California colleges doubt the U.S. Department of Education’s plans will do much to help campuses struggling with delays in awarding financial aid.

From CapPublicRadio...

Education Health

California Universities Are Required to Offer Students Abortion Pills. A Lot Just Don’t Mention It

02/04/2024
One year after California became the first state to require its public universities to provide the abortion pill to students, basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking.

From EdSource...

Education

Aspiring Bilingual Teachers Gain New Perspectives by Crossing the Border

02/04/2024
San Diego State’s Dual Language & English Learner Education department requires students in the credential program to visit schools in Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

CSU Plans to Expand Student Grants to Cover Full Tuition and Living Expenses

01/31/2024
The financial aid expansion is aimed at making good on a pledge last fall when trustees approve a tuition hike.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education State of California

Should State Government Jobs Require a College Degree? Why California Is Rethinking Its Rules

01/30/2024
California is removing degree requirements from jobs, but state leaders differ about the right approach.

From EdSource...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Advice From Former Superintendents on Retaining Those Still on the Job

01/30/2024
Five former California superintendents shared potential solutions for reducing the increasing turnover rate in their profession.

From EdSource...

Education

Vocational Training Programs for Special Education Students Teach Work, Life Skills

01/29/2024
Districts are trying to create or expand vocational training programs that “integrate” students with disabilities into careers and into society.

From EdSource...

Art, Culture & Media Education

Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal Calls for Expanding Arts Ed Pathway

01/28/2024
The proposal aims to help working artists become arts teachers in elementary schools.

From CapPublicRadio...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Education Department Says It Will Fix Its $1.8 Billion FAFSA Mistake

01/24/2024
Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college—questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer.

From Los Angeles Times...

Education

Internet Trolls Flooded UC Irvine Chat Groups—Then Students Fought Back

01/17/2024
After UC Irvine-affiliated groups on the platform Discord were targeted by trolls spreading gory images, students banded together to block the attack.

From EdSource...

Education

Little-Known Academic Renewal Policy Offers Students a Second Chance

01/16/2024
Community college students who have taken two years off can apply to have a limited number of units cleared from their GPA.

From EdSource...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Deficit Déjà Vu: Structural Problems of California School Finance

01/15/2024
We need to have a serious discussion about supporting our education investments with stable revenue.

From EdSource...

Education

California Needs to Ensure Teachers Can Teach Kids to Read, National Study Says

01/15/2024
The Golden State earned a moderate rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality, showing strength in some areas and weakness in others. Only 12 states earned a strong rating.

From CalMatters...

Education Government

Cal State Faculty Reject 'Final' Pay Offer, Set Strike For Jan. 22

01/09/2024
After months of negotiations, university officials offer a 5% pay raise. The union is seeking 12 percent and plans to strike at the end of January.

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