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January 17, 2017
Report: Innovative science instruction boosts academic performance among English learners
In some cases, English learners outscored their English-proficient peers on standardized tests.
Carolyn Jones
January 17, 2017
UC president Napolitano being treated for cancer; quick recovery expected, university says
Napolitano was diagnosed with cancer in August and informed the regents at that time, but her illness was not publicly disclosed previously.
Larry Gordon
January 16, 2017
Charter school advocates in two states oppose aspects of Trump 'school choice' proposal
The California Charter Schools Association says it will "actively resist" efforts to impose a private school voucher plan on California.
Louis Freedberg
January 16, 2017
Gov. Brown’s proposed budget lacks new funds to combat teacher shortage
Supporters of new funding for teacher recruitment programs said they're disappointed in Gov. Jerry Brown's initial state budget proposal.
Fermin Leal
January 13, 2017
City College of San Francisco wins full accreditation after 5-year battle
City College is one of the largest community colleges in the nation.
Fermin Leal
January 13, 2017
Questions from California: what education leaders would ask Betsy DeVos – if they could
Our experts would want to know about she'd address vouchers, early education, fears of immigrant students, Common Core and students' college debt.
John Fensterwald
January 13, 2017
Oakland schools need a committed superintendent
Oakland needs a superintendent deeply rooted in the community who will stay on the job for the next 10 years.
David Kakishiba
January 11, 2017
State board chooses new way of measuring school progress on tests
It also decides which schools' English learners will fall in the accountability system's low-performing "red zone."
John Fensterwald
January 10, 2017
Brown proposes more higher ed funding, but phasing out middle class scholarships
Higher education officials generally applaud Brown's plan, which would freeze community college fees while allowing tuition hikes at UC and CSU.
Larry Gordon
January 10, 2017
‘Hidden Figures’ stars encourage girls to pursue STEM careers during LA screening
According to the National Science Board, women remain largely underrepresented in the nation’s STEM workforce.
Fermin Leal
January 10, 2017
Governor proposes minimal funding increase for K-12 schools next year
Gov. Jerry Brown is also demanding improved auditing before floating school construction bonds.
John Fensterwald
January 10, 2017
DeVos' other passion: ending restrictions on campaign contributions
Trump nominee for education secretary has been a key player in allowing "soft money" contributions to election campaigns, including contributing to the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling.