Michael Burke
Michael covers the Los Angeles Unified School District and higher education. Prior to joining EdSource, he was a political reporter at The Hill in Washington, D.C.. He received a B.A. in journalism from Syracuse University. He won first place nationally in the in-depth reporting category of the Society of Professional Journalists 2018 Mark of Excellence awards for his series on corporate influence at Syracuse University, published in The Daily Orange.
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California community college district works to fend off state takeover
The Bay Area district, Peralta Community College District, faces budgeting, auditing and enrollment challenges, according to a state agency.
Michael Burke
October 22, 2019
California community colleges need money to meet new state law to help dreamers
AB 1645 requires community colleges and California State University campuses to have designated liaisons for undocumented students.
Michael Burke
October 16, 2019
LA Unified moves away from plan to assign schools a single rating
Push to kill single rating for schools wins support of a key committee. LAUSD board will vote on it on Nov. 5.
Michael Burke
October 9, 2019
LA Unified approves spending plan despite complaint about serving high-needs students
The school board voted on an amended version of the spending plan, which was updated after a complaint was brought against the district.
Michael Burke
October 2, 2019
Push to require more high school math in California would exempt some students
CSU has also pledged $10 million to train more math and science teachers, but skeptics question whether that investment will be sufficient.
Michael Burke
September 25, 2019
San Diego State University program latest to take aim at preparing more diverse, bilingual teachers
Three San Diego area community colleges will send 100 students annually to San Diego State’s bilingual credentials program.
Michael Burke
September 23, 2019
UC president Janet Napolitano stepping down
Napolitano, the first woman to be named president of the 10-campus system, has served in the role since 2013.
Michael Burke
September 18, 2019
California community colleges push for financial aid reform in budget
In the budget request, California community college system reiterates support for a bill aiming to reduce students' total cost of attendance.
Michael Burke
September 18, 2019
Critics urge CSU to drop or delay plan to require extra year of high school math
Opponents say the requirement would harm black and Latino students. Supporters say it would prepare students for college math courses.
Michael Burke
August 30, 2019
College Board revises plans for single “adversity score” as tool in admissions
In response to criticism, the College Board is reforming a new admissions tool meant to measure hardships that a freshman applicant faces.
Michael Burke
August 27, 2019
Reforming higher education in California: a bill tracker
Increasing financial aid for California college students among 21 new proposals
Michael Burke
August 13, 2019
Governing board of California community colleges extends chancellor's contract
California Community Colleges board of governors extended the contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley despite objections from faculty members.
Michael Burke
July 15, 2019
New charter schools to open this fall despite efforts to curb growth
Four charter schools will open after each was initially denied by its local school board, forcing the schools to turn to county boards.
Michael Burke
July 12, 2019
After regaining its independence, Compton College sets ambitious path for future
The college has returned to local control more than 13 years after losing its accreditation and merging with El Camino College.
Michael Burke
June 27, 2019
Affording college a top worry among California voters
A poll brief released Monday showed that low-income California voters and voters in counties in rural areas have the highest concerns about college affordability.