Fermin Leal
Fermin was EdSource’s career and college readiness reporter between 2015 and 2017.
All articles by Fermin Leal
Report: California public colleges not producing enough STEM degrees
The state ranks near the bottom nationally in the rate of bachelor and associate STEM degrees.
Fermin Leal
June 13, 2016
Building California’s initial college, career readiness metric could prove challenging
State officials are considering a number of possible measures.
Fermin Leal
May 25, 2016
California’s graduation, dropout rates improve for the sixth straight year
About 82 percent of the state's high school students graduated last year.
Fermin Leal
May 17, 2016
Report: California’s charter schools lag behind traditional schools in graduating students
One-fourth of California students who didn't graduate attended charter schools, including those targeting potential dropouts.
Fermin Leal
May 12, 2016
San Jose State to ‘promise’ admission to qualified East Side Union graduates
Students who meet minimum admission requirements will be guaranteed a spot.
Fermin Leal
April 28, 2016
Survey: African-American students cite poor diversity in turning down UC
About 3.6 percent of UC students are African-American.
Fermin Leal
April 27, 2016
Bill aims to increase college readiness among state’s low-income students
The proposed funding would increase the number of college preparation courses.
Fermin Leal
April 12, 2016
Teacher career pathways growing, but not fast enough to tackle state’s teacher shortage
High school students get hands-on instruction in teaching.
Fermin Leal
April 11, 2016
High school diplomas at last for students who failed exit exam
"A shot of confidence" and new opportunities for some; others are still waiting.
Fermin Leal
March 31, 2016
State auditor, UC issue conflicting reports on impact of nonresident students
Audit report claims fewer California residents are admitted to UC campuses.