Impact of teacher activism in California being felt in multiple but less visible ways, leaders say

Teachers’ strikes in California are helping maintain momentum in the national RedforEd movement and have had an impact on charter school reform.

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Perspectives on the LA teachers' strike: looking back and ahead

January 24, 2020

EdSource asked a cross-section of Los Angeles education leaders to reflect on the consequences of the strike that drew national attention.

California unions sue DeVos for repealing ‘gainful employment’ rule

January 23, 2020

A federal lawsuit seeks to reinstate a federal rule requiring for-profit colleges to report the debt and earnings of its graduates.

California moves closer to eliminating, replacing reading instruction test that has blocked thousands from teaching credential

January 23, 2020

Debate rages on about how to measure a teacher candidate’s ability to teach reading.

University of California regents divided over tuition hikes; vote delayed

January 23, 2020

Tuition hike proposals met opposition from Gov. Newsom and students. No clear majority on UC board of regents.

Gov. Newsom, Legislative Analyst disagree on priority for K-12 spending next year

January 22, 2020

The LAO would spend more money on pension relief and funding formula and less on teacher shortage, community schools.

CSU trustees delay formal vote on requiring extra year of high school math

January 21, 2020

CSU still plans to require four years of high school math for freshman admissions, effective in 2027, but will delay formal vote to 2022.

Gov. Newsom, students protest University of California tuition hikes — vote delayed

January 21, 2020

Gov. Newsom and students opposed proposals to hike tuition at the University of California. Board of regents delayed vote.

After two decades, flashbacks to another impeachment trial

January 21, 2020

Unlike Trump, President Clinton expressed remorse for his actions and asked for forgiveness from the nation.

California governor joins those wanting to hold school districts more accountable for spending

January 21, 2020

A new website would let the public see how much any district is — or is not — spending on “high-needs” students.

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Rural California: An Education Divide

From chronic absenteeism and high suspensions to a lack of internet service and barriers to going to college, California's rural school districts face extraordinary challenges. For many, these barriers are similar to those in urban areas but with far less public awareness. Through the multi-media reporting and visualizations below, EdSource describes this education divide and the efforts underway to help students earn college degrees.

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