Fermin Leal
Fermin was EdSource’s career and college readiness reporter between 2015 and 2017.
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3,100 teachers, administrators gather to promote STEM education
Educators focus on getting more students interested in STEM careers.
Fermin Leal
October 30, 2015
8,000 LA Unified students who failed high school exit exam eligible for diploma
An estimated 40,000 students statewide are eligible.
Fermin Leal
October 29, 2015
Governor signs bill allowing diplomas for students who failed exit exam
Bill also suspends high school exit exam for three years.
Fermin Leal And Theresa Harrington
October 7, 2015
Test scores indicate more students 'college ready' in English language arts
However, in math, the percentage identified as college-ready has dropped.
Fermin Leal
September 28, 2015
Bill allowing diplomas for students who failed exit exam goes to governor
The law would apply to students who have been trying to graduate since 2006.
Fermin Leal
September 11, 2015
Poll: California voters still unsure about Common Core
About one-fourth say they have not heard about the new standards.
Fermin Leal
September 8, 2015
SAT, AP exams reach a wider range of California students
Record numbers of students took the tests, this year's numbers show.
Fermin Leal
September 2, 2015
Uncertain impact of California's high school exit exam
Some have praised the test, while others claim it punished certain students.
Fermin Leal
August 30, 2015
Lawmakers consider retroactive diplomas for students who failed exit exam
The bill would grant waivers to award diplomas to students as far back as 2006.
Fermin Leal And Theresa Harrington
August 28, 2015
Report: Educators seek more clarity on implementing Common Core
But most say they believe the standards will benefit students.
Fermin Leal
August 25, 2015
Raising graduation bar poses challenges for school districts
Some students struggle with the requirement to meet UC and CSU standards.
Fermin Leal
August 23, 2015
Summer remedial courses now required for nearly half of CSU freshmen
The program aims to help students become college ready.
Fermin Leal
August 9, 2015
Survey: Most high school students feel unprepared for college, careers
While they don't believe they're ready, most want to obtain a college degree.
Fermin Leal
July 30, 2015
Career Pathways Trust allowing students to explore the universe
The teens are getting hands-on experience at job sites throughout California.
Fermin Leal
July 23, 2015
Teacher training course aims to boost students’ college readiness
The program is expanding to reach students in earlier grades.