Michelle Maitre
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Free, online test prep for new SAT debuts at Khan Academy
Officials said free test prep will "level the playing field" for all students.
Michelle Maitre
June 2, 2015
UC moving to simplify student transfer requirements
Changes would ease the transition from community colleges to UC campuses.
Michelle Maitre
May 31, 2015
State names winners of multi-million dollar career education grants
State hands out $244 million in grants under the California Career Pathways Trust.
Michelle Maitre
May 27, 2015
Career guidance helps students figure out their paths
College and career readiness sparking a renewed interest in programs.
Michelle Maitre
May 26, 2015
Corporate boost for computer science at Oakland Unified
Intel gives $5 million to boost computer science pathways.
Michelle Maitre
May 7, 2015
Graduation rate increases for fifth straight year
California graduation rates hit new high.
Michelle Maitre
May 1, 2015
Lawmakers try and try again to expand dual enrollment
Numerous efforts to expand dual enrollment have stalled.
Michelle Maitre
March 31, 2015
Civics program helps students find their democratic voice
Program engages students in community projects.
Michelle Maitre
March 18, 2015
Transfer agreement opens doors to historically black colleges
California community colleges ink agreement with out-of-state colleges.
Michelle Maitre
March 17, 2015
Putting alternative school students on the road to careers
Career exploration program is inspired by popular reality show.
Michelle Maitre
March 10, 2015
John Mockler, California school finance 'oracle,' dies at 73
The architect of California's funding law has died at 73.
Michelle Maitre And Michelle Maitre
March 3, 2015
Starting early on college and career
College and career preparation efforts are taking grip in earlier grades.
Michelle Maitre
February 25, 2015
Bill calls for a time out on the high school exit exam
The California high school exit exam would be suspended for several years and its role would be re-examined under a bill proposed last week by the chair of the Senate Education Committee.
Michelle Maitre
February 10, 2015
API should be replaced, state committee recommends
A state advisory committee that spent more than two years trying to find a way to rejigger the Academic Performance Index is now recommending moving away from that single number in favor of a more comprehensive system allowing for a broader picture of school effectiveness.
Michelle Maitre
February 3, 2015
Obama proposes boost for education funding
President Barack Obama’s budget proposal for next year calls for funding increases for education, with early childhood programs, teacher development and training initiatives, and a push for free community college tuition among the highlights.