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February 21, 2020
California community college students would receive more financial aid under a new state proposal
More than 300,000 additional community college students would be eligible for Cal Grants covering non-tuition costs under a new proposal.
Michael Burke
February 21, 2020
Why test scores matter
Test scores are only one measure of a student, but they can be used to dispel stereotypes and promote higher achievement, superintendent says.
Frank Donavan
February 21, 2020
Lawsuit settlement results in $50 million for reading programs in California schools
Funds will be shared by 75 elementary schools with the lowest reading scores.
Carolyn Jones
February 20, 2020
Contaminated groundwater prompts temporary closure of high school in Oakland
The toxic cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene — or TCE — was found at McClymonds High School in West Oakland.
Ali Tadayon
February 20, 2020
Michael Bloomberg has invested heavily in promoting charter schools in California
His backing of charter schools could have an impact on his drive for the Democratic nomination, especially if the race is not decided by the time of the convention.
Louis Freedberg
February 20, 2020
Voters in some California communities will be called on to pay for more child care
Alameda County, Sacramento and Emeryville all have measures on the ballot that would either generate or set aside funds for child care.
Zaidee Stavely
February 19, 2020
Opinion: California’s children cannot thrive in dilapidated schools
Statewide bond measure would provide for desperately needed renovation of old school buildings, supporters say.
Bina Lefkovitz and David W. Gordon
February 18, 2020
Opinion: Voters should reject this Proposition 13
The $15 billion bond measure is unnecessary and unwise, opponents say.
Jon Coupal
February 18, 2020
Special education in California in need of overhaul, researchers say
Better training for teachers and improved screening of children are among the report’s recommendations.
Carolyn Jones
February 18, 2020
Gov. Newsom’s big bets: community schools, competitive grants and new teacher incentives
The governor proposes $1.5 billion over 5 years on incentives for new teachers and grants managed by a small agency to fix highest poverty schools.
John Fensterwald
February 14, 2020
A week of student protest against ‘sexual harm’ in Berkeley
Students say this progressive community must do more to protect victims of harassment and assault and to create a culture of healing.
Louis Freedberg
February 14, 2020
California's community colleges chancellor defends new online college
The state’s first online community college has encountered difficulties, including opposition from faculty at other community colleges.