Michael Burke
Michael covers the Los Angeles Unified School District and higher education. Prior to joining EdSource, he was a reporter 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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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.
Michael Burke
June 17, 2019
Los Angeles voters decisively reject parcel tax that would have raised $500 million annually for schools
In major setback for efforts to salvage LA Unified's finances, Measure EE fails to get even half of voters' support, falling far short of the two-thirds threshold needed for victory.
Michael Burke
June 5, 2019
To pass parcel tax, Los Angeles Unified will need to break with history
Only about 1 in 8 districts in California have ever passed a parcel tax. Most of those districts don't have much in common with LAUSD.
Michael Burke
June 3, 2019
Jackie Goldberg pushes parcel tax measure at LAUSD board swearing-in ceremony
Swearing-in ceremony to a seat on the Los Angeles school board becomes opportunity for Jackie Goldberg to urge support for parcel tax.
Michael Burke
May 22, 2019
Jackie Goldberg wins L.A. Unified school board seat in special election
Veteran lawmaker and activist Jackie Goldberg returns to the LAUSD school board after a decisive win.
Michael Burke
May 15, 2019
Runoff election for Los Angeles school board has long-term implications for future of California's largest district
A win for Jackie Goldberg would create a more union-friendly board and an uncertain future for charter schools. Heather Repenning says she occupies middle ground between the teachers’ union and the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA).