Michael Burke
Michael covers higher education. Prior to joining EdSource, he was a reporter in Washington, D.C. He received a B.A. in journalism from Syracuse University.
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Castro to receive $400,000 salary for one year following resignation as CSU chancellor
Joseph Castro's settlement with California State University follows his resignation last month as the system's chancellor amid allegations he mishandled cases of sexual harassment while president at Fresno State.
Michael Burke
March 4, 2022
Lawmakers want University of California to enroll 7,000 new students this fall; UC balks
Lawmakers want the University of California to add 7,000 new students this fall, but UC has indicated it will only add 2,000 more students compared with last fall.
Michael Burke
March 4, 2022
Lawmakers may offer reprieve after state Supreme Court court forces UC Berkeley to turn away thousands of students
The California Supreme Court upheld an order that UC Berkeley cut enrollment by 3,000, but the Legislature may soon negate the ruling.
Michael Burke
March 3, 2022
Lack of support leads to achievement gaps for Black, Latino students in Los Angeles
Black and Latino students in Los Angeles are less likely than white peers to go to college and earn a degree, and more needs to be done to close the gap, new report finds.
Michael Burke
February 10, 2022
Why Newsom’s offer of years of funding increases to California universities faces criticism
The Legislative Analyst's Office says California Gov. Gavin Newsom sidestepped lawmakers with his January higher education budget proposal.
Michael Burke
February 4, 2022
New classrooms at UC Riverside let students attend remotely or in person
UC Riverside has upgraded one-third of its classrooms with new technology that give students flexibility in how they attend.
Michael Burke
January 19, 2022
Why Covid disruptions at California colleges and universities differ from March 2020
With the omicron wave of Covid-19 cases likely to peak soon, officials are optimistic that the pause on in-person classes will be temporary.
Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
January 14, 2022
Newsom offers new money if California college systems meet equity goals
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $39.6 billion for California's three public higher education segments and the California Student Aid Commission.
Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
January 11, 2022
New Long Beach City College president helps students overcome obstacles
As a community college student, Mike Muñoz struggled to find stable housing. As the next president of Long Beach City College, he wants to help students facing similar challenges find success as he did.
Michael Burke
December 21, 2021
Los Angeles Unified's new superintendent pledges to be 'a voice in the community'
Alberto Carvalho, the next superintendent of Los Angeles Unified, made his first public appearance in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Michael Burke
December 14, 2021
Los Angeles Unified names Miami's Alberto Carvalho as next superintendent
Alberto Carvalho will go from leading the country's fourth-largest school system to the second largest in Los Angeles.
Michael Burke
December 9, 2021
With standardized testing out, what’s next for University of California admissions?
UC made a historic move to abandon the SAT and ACT, but college access advocates expect it's just the first step in making admissions more equitable.
Michael Burke
December 9, 2021
University of California sticks with test-free admissions, won’t replace SAT and ACT with new standardized test
After deciding not to develop its own test to replace the SAT, UC considered using Smarter Balanced exams. That idea has also been rejected.
Michael Burke
November 18, 2021
California community college system urged to do more to help students complete college
Members of the governing board for California's community colleges are urged to focus the system on helping students stay enrolled and complete studies.
Michael Burke
November 16, 2021
Dramatic enrollment drop won’t cost California community colleges state aid but could impact adjunct faculty
California's community colleges' declining enrollment won't reduce state funding but adjunct profs may lose opportunities.