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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of Education to permanently suspend the current multiple-choice, paper-and-pencil science assessments that are based on outdated standards from 1998.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.
Larry Gordon
November 28, 2016
California won't have to rank schools needing help
In final ESSA regulations, the U.S. Department of Education backs off its demand for a single index.
John Fensterwald
November 27, 2016
The push for positive school climate bumps up against Trump rhetoric
School officials, especially in California, are placing increased emphasis on respect for all students and civil discourse.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 23, 2016
Trump's choice for U.S. secretary of education has history of promoting school "choice"
Trump's nominee is a prominent supporter of school choice programs, including taxpayer-funded vouchers for private school tuition.
Louis Freedberg
November 22, 2016
Oakland school superintendent resigns after just over two years on the job
The district has had three superintendents in the past four years.
Louis Freedberg
November 21, 2016
Rhee's support of Common Core could be deal-breaker in possible Trump appointment
What is unknown is whether Trump will make opposition to the Common Core a litmus test for his secretary of education.