Michael Burke
Michael covers higher education, including California’s community colleges and the University of California. Since joining EdSource in 2019, he has covered major stories including the steep enrollment declines at community colleges; the elimination of standardized tests in university admissions; efforts to improve California’s community college transfer system; and more. He graduated from Syracuse University in 2018, where he studied journalism and political science. He lives in Los Angeles.
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LA Unified faces $200 million in unbudgeted costs to cope with pandemic
LA Unified has been forced to spend on unexpected costs associated with the pandemic, including providing meals and technology to students.
Michael Burke
April 20, 2020
Los Angeles plans for virtual summer school as district officially ends in-person classes for rest of school year
LA Unified schools is planning to offer virtual summer school to all students to make up for lost learning as the district officially ends in-person instruction for this school year and offers online learning.
Michael Burke
April 13, 2020
California university researchers join the global race to fight coronavirus
From testing drugs to using artificial intelligence, scientists across California are studying a variety of possible coronavirus solutions.
Michael Burke
April 13, 2020
LA Unified, teachers’ union reach agreement over distance learning guidelines
Teachers have flexibility under the deal, which outlines how distance learning will continue for the rest of the school year.
Michael Burke
April 9, 2020
LA Unified shows progress with distance learning but has challenge connecting elementary students
L.A. Unified has made progress connecting with high schoolers during school closures but gaps remain for elementary school students.
Michael Burke
April 6, 2020
Thousands of Los Angeles high school students are not accessing online learning during school closures
On any given day, one-third of high schoolers in L.A. Unified have not been participating in online classes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Burke
March 30, 2020
All community colleges in California suspending most in-person instruction
Some colleges are moving all classes online, while others are moving only lectures online. A few colleges are canceling classes completely.
Michael Burke
March 18, 2020
All four-year public universities in California have now moved classes online
Cal Maritime and UC Merced were the final holdouts in the CSU and UC systems but now say they will move most or all courses online.
Michael Burke
March 17, 2020
Disruptions to California community colleges possible into next academic year, chancellor says
Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley was also given broad emergency powers to ensure students continue learning amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Michael Burke
March 16, 2020
List of California colleges and universities that have moved classes online
From San Diego to Humboldt, colleges throughout California are suspending in-person classes in response to the threat of coronavirus.
Michael Burke
March 14, 2020
How learning will change across California's K-12 schools amid coronavirus closures
More than 1,200 public and private K-12 schools have announced closures or moved to online learning due to concerns about coronavirus.
Michael Burke And Sydney Johnson
March 13, 2020
California community colleges begin to move classes online in response to coronavirus
Community colleges across California can skip the usual approval process required for moving classes online.
Michael Burke
March 12, 2020
Los Angeles school board races appear headed for runoff elections
Jackie Goldberg is headed toward reelection to the Los Angeles school board, but two other races likely won't be decided until the fall.
Michael Burke
March 4, 2020
Charter school politics still in play in LA Unified school board elections
A majority of school board seats in Los Angeles are on the ballot next week in a crucial election for the state’s largest school district.
Michael Burke
February 26, 2020
California community college students would receive more financial aid under a new state proposal
More than 300,000 additional community college students would be eligible for Cal Grants covering non-tuition costs under a new proposal.