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March 29, 2024
Homeless infants and toddlers largely unenrolled in early ed programs
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.
Betty Márquez Rosales
March 28, 2024
Should 4-year-olds have to take an English proficiency test?
Advocates and school staff say the test was not designed for 4-year-olds and may misidentify young children as English learners.
Zaidee Stavely
March 27, 2024
Cal State extends general education requirements for transfers to first-time freshmen
New requirements approved despite opposition from faculty and students.
Ashley A. Smith
March 27, 2024
Taxpayers deserve better performance audits of school construction bonds
Without a standards-compliant performance audit, laws can be broken, crimes committed, and voters are left to conclude that their tax money is not being spent wisely.
Bryan Scott
March 27, 2024
FAFSA delays make it difficult for students to finalize college decisions
Uncertainty around financial aid means students don't know how much college will cost them.
Ashley Bolter, Delilah Brumer, Kelcie Lee and Abbie Phillips
March 27, 2024
Nearly all school parcel taxes pass, but mixed results for school bonds in March election
Voters passed two-thirds of school facilities bonds on the ballot this month – less than the historical average for a primary election – along with 10 of 11 parcel taxes.
John Fensterwald
March 26, 2024
California Community Colleges approves 6 new bachelor's degree programs
The latest programs to be approved include respiratory care at Antelope Valley College and paralegal studies at Santa Ana College.
Michael Burke
March 26, 2024
Why I love my urban public school
While no school district is perfect, there are many things to celebrate in our big-city public schools.
Jennie Herriot-Hatfield
March 26, 2024
Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges
A similar effort failed 10 years ago. Meanwhile, nursing shortages have continued.
Ashley A. Smith
March 26, 2024
Dozens of educators to be laid off in West Contra Costa
The district plans to eliminate more than 100 positions by the start of next school year.
Monica Velez
March 25, 2024
LAUSD, partners provide 25 affordable housing units for district families
With growing homelessness among school children, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said more projects are needed.
Mallika Seshadri
March 25, 2024
California's new cradle-to-career system can illuminate student pathways
As early as this year, Californians will have access to a powerful online tool to help them plan their journey to success.