Education Beat
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Thousands of students are passionate about becoming teachers and working toward that goal. Student journalist Clara Brownstein set out to find out what motivates them.
California State University and the University of California are revamping protest rules and banning encampments, barriers and, under certain circumstances, the wearing of face masks.
When Lenore Skenazy let her nine-year-old son ride the subway alone in New York, she was labeled “America’s Worst Mom.” She says schools and parents need to give kids more free play and independence.
University of Southern California researchers found that students who are chronically absent from school are much more likely to struggle with mental health challenges.
A staggering 97% of music students with Harmony Project graduate high school, and close to 80% go on to college. What’s the secret?
Many school districts have taken steps to ban or restrict cell phones and smart watches in the classroom, to curb bullying, distraction and addiction.
Students will have easier access to mental health care, free menstrual products and climate change education, among other changes.
While California’s get-tough 2010 truancy law remains on the books, districts are less and less likely to lean on punitive measures.
After participating in Fresno Unified’s Teacher Academy, Aly Ortiz knows she wants to be a teacher.
A group of teachers, staff and parents are suing West Contra Costa Unified, saying the district violated students’ rights by failing to address conditions and vacancies.