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December 5, 2016
Now possible: a family night of coding in every elementary school
The initiative is part of a national movement to boost computer science education in K-12 schools.
John Fensterwald
December 4, 2016
With Trump's Title IX stance unknown, video aims to educate about sexual harassment at school
The video is designed to help educate students, school staffs and parents about gender discrimination.
Jane Meredith Adams
December 1, 2016
Trump's plan intended to reduce high cost of child care through tax breaks
High-income families are likely to benefit the most through tax deductions.
Jeremy Hay
December 1, 2016
Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities
The OC Pathways Showcase highlighted the growth of career pathways programs across Orange County, where 14,000 students currently receive mentoring and internships as part of partnerships with industries.
Fermin Leal
November 30, 2016
'Makerspaces' for science instruction also proving helpful for English learners
The students build English skills as they work in teams and record the progress of their projects in journals.
Pat Maio
November 30, 2016
California appeals to federal officials to administer one statewide science test, not two
California education officials want the U.S. Department of Education to permanently suspend the current multiple-choice, paper-and-pencil science assessments that are based on outdated standards from 1998.
Pat Maio
November 30, 2016
State’s teacher shortage hitting ‘alarming rates’ for 2016-17, new survey says
Among the 211 districts that participated in the survey, 75 percent indicated having a shortage of qualified teachers for the current school year.
Fermin Leal
November 29, 2016
California higher ed chiefs urge Trump to keep policy protecting undocumented students
The unified front from UC, CSU and community colleges reflects the fear among their 74,000 undocumented students that they could face loss of work permits and deportation.
Larry Gordon
November 29, 2016
International test shows slight progress in math, science
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, assessed 4th-graders, 8th-graders and advanced 12th-graders in 2015.
Theresa Harrington
November 29, 2016
Send special ed funding directly to districts, not regional agencies, report says
The recommendation would upend the way special education finance has worked in the state for nearly 40 years.
John Fensterwald And Jane Meredith Adams
November 28, 2016
California students outpace U.S. average in pursuit of STEM study and careers
However, fewer than 1 percent nationwide are interested in teaching STEM subjects, a new ACT report finds.
Pat Maio
November 28, 2016
California colleges fear immigration changes, defend aid to undocumented
Students worry that Trump will revoke protections many have against deportation, but also say they appreciate the financial aid California provides to Dreamers.