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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 EdSource...

Education

Most California High School Students Don’t Take Courses Needed to Apply to CSU or UC

02/11/2024
View an interactive map to see the percentage of students in each high school who graduate without A-G required courses.

From Los Angeles Times...

Education Elections & Politics

Just in Time for 2024 Elections, USC Opens a Major Public Policy Center in Washington

02/08/2024
In a major expansion of its Washington footprint, USC is opening a public policy institute where students can immerse themselves in learning about national and political issues.

From EdSource...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

California Adding Apprenticeships to Teacher Recruitment Toolbox

02/08/2024
California teacher apprenticeship program will allow candidates to earn while they learn.

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 EdSource...

Education State of California

Reversing Local Control, Legislation Would Mandate How to Teach Reading in California

02/07/2024
Author Blanca Rubio and advocates argue research justifies setting requirements on choosing textbooks and training teachers on reading instruction.

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 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 EdSource...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education State of California

Newsom’s $8 Billion Fix to Spare Cuts to Schools, Community Colleges May Face Tough Sell

01/22/2024
The key to not cutting education funding under the proposed budget is finding $8 billion in reductions outside of education in the future.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education

Cal State Faculty Strike Ends With Tentative Contract Agreement

01/22/2024
A Cal State systemwide strike secured what more than half a year of negotiations and partial strikes couldn’t: a deal.

From EdSource...

Education

University of California Enrolled a Record Number of California Residents in the Fall

01/18/2024
UC enrolled thousands more in-state students this past fall as it tries to meet lawmaker demands that Californians get more of those spots.

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