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May 31, 2018

Higher ed advocates to next California governor: increase funding, especially for non-tuition costs

Advocates challenge the next governor to do more to make college affordable.

May 30, 2018

Democratic hopefuls for California governor back more money, more accountability for higher ed

All four leading Democratic candidates respond to EdSource questionnaire on education issues; the two leading Republicans did not.

May 30, 2018

California governor’s race: Dems agree on child care, higher spending; differ on districts rejecting charters based on financial impact

The candidates differ on how they would work toward their goals to improve education in California.

May 23, 2018

Student organizations open pathways to college and careers

Career technical student organizations provide hands-on, real world experience to high school students.

May 21, 2018

Community college reforms are on the right track

Colleges must become more student-focused in their practices, advocates say.

May 17, 2018

California lacks system to track students through high school, college and workplace

While most states have some system that links their high school and college data to track what happens to students once they exit high school, California does not.

May 11, 2018

Gov. Brown offers $200 million for university repairs, advances community college reforms

Also threatens to trim other funding if the universities raises tuition and as a result triggers automatic increases in state aid for students.

Mikhail Zinshteyn And Larry Gordon

Commentary

May 9, 2018

A closer look at California’s impressive educational performance

Recent reforms are translating into improved performance, says former state schools chief.

May 8, 2018

High school math needs major overhaul, teachers group says

The report by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics report calls for an end to tracking, and more practical course offerings.

May 2, 2018

Trust students, not tests, to open pathway to community college success

How students do in high school is a better indicator than proficiency tests to determine if they are ready for college-level courses.

Jacqui Irwin and Eloy Ortiz Oakley

College Readiness

May 2, 2018

California university students are stretching...and it is all happening in writing class, not the gym

California state universities replace remedial English composition with a new model that takes two semesters and offers academic credit for both.

April 26, 2018

University of California pauses tuition hikes for California residents

A hike is still possible if the state legislature fails to include more funding in its budget.

April 25, 2018

Villaraigosa advocates for new university campus in Stockton and tuition aid tied to public service

The former Los Angeles mayor proposed young people work in service jobs for a year in exchange for later receiving grants for tuition and books at state colleges and universities. He also pushes for new campuses to serve the Central Valley.