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Community Colleges
October 24, 2024

Community college students far from a four-year university are less likely to transfer, study says

“We need to bring the education to where the students are and not force the students to go to where the education is,” said Darla Cooper of RP Group.

Amy DiPierro
California State University
October 17, 2024

'Academic probation' sends message to students that college isn't for them, research says

Students told researchers that they do not view being put on “academic probation” as a wake-up call, but as a message that they aren’t cut out for college.

Emma Gallegos
College & Careers
October 14, 2024

Report: How dual enrollment in California compares with other states

Students from the Golden State earning college credit in high school are about as likely to enroll in college in the year after high school as students nationally.

Emma Gallegos
Community Colleges
October 14, 2024

Professor, community college reach $2.4 million settlement in free speech case

Matthew Garrett, who was a tenured professor of history at Bakersfield College, resigned from his position and agreed to drop all claims against the Kern Community College District. In turn, the district has dropped the claims it made against Garrett.

Emma Gallegos
California Student Journalism Corps 
October 11, 2024

Teachers are still leaving, but these aspiring educators are excited to join the profession

Students working toward a career in teaching cite impact as a key factor in their decision.

Clara Brownstein
California State University
October 8, 2024

Enrollment ticks up 2% at Cal State, its first increase since 2020

Chancellor Mildred García said the system is experiencing "promising upward momentum."

Amy DiPierro
College Readiness
October 8, 2024

New math placement rules undermine preparation of community college STEM majors

To avoid a STEM preparation meltdown, community colleges must make mid-course corrections on implementation of AB 1705, scheduled to take full effect by fall 2025.

Richard Ford
California State University
October 3, 2024

College is one of life’s ‘biggest investments.’ A new report asks — is it worth it?

The report seeks to identify college programs that boost earnings, not those with the most selective admissions rates.

Amy DiPierro
College & Careers
October 1, 2024

Campaign for College Opportunity's new president on tackling the transfer process 

Jessie Ryan is the new president of the Campaign for College Opportunity, one of California's leading higher education advocacy groups.

Michael Burke
Quick Guides
September 30, 2024

What you need to know to become a teacher in California | Quick Guide

The teacher shortage prompted California lawmakers to ease testing requirements, waive exam fees and begin new programs to recruit and retain teachers.

Diana Lambert
Q&A
September 27, 2024

Q&A: How new wellness coaches expand mental health support in California schools

Certified wellness coaches work under a care team of licensed clinicians and professionals in pre-K, K-12 and post-secondary school settings to provide mental health support to students and improve academic performance and attendance – key metrics in student success that have plummeted since the onset of the pandemic.

Vani Sanganeria
California State University
September 26, 2024

New Cal State Bakersfield president says campus should see Kern County’s education problems 'as our own'

“We're not just going to sit back passively and watch our community go in a direction that we don’t want it to go,” said President Harper.

Amy DiPierro
College & Careers
September 25, 2024

UC, Cal State, community colleges should work together to boost transfer rates, auditor says

The California State Auditor is recommending that University of California and California State University campuses better align their transfer requirements, among other suggestions.

Michael Burke
Student voices
September 24, 2024

Following your roots, faith and a special diet in college

It's not always for college students to follow the special dietary laws and customs of their religion. Some campuses work more closely with those students than others.

Riya Parekh
California State University
September 24, 2024

Q&A: Big drop in enrollment of low-income undocumented students at California’s public universities

Study author urges universities to consider "scholarships, fee remissions, and the like" to support undocumented students.

Amy DiPierro