May 19, 2021
What did he get right? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's higher education budget
Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.
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Cal State
January 15, 2021
Investing in college success: Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s higher ed budget
Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s budget proposals.
Andrew Reed
July 21, 2020
California colleges, fearing enrollment loss this fall, are trying hard to bond with students this summer
T-shirt giveaways, free summer classes, virtual concerts, flexible deadlines are new pandemic efforts. Schools don’t want the usual attendance melt turning into a flood.
Larry Gordon
June 19, 2020
California moves toward requiring CSU students to take ethnic studies to graduate
The Senate passed a bill requiring CSU students to take an ethnic studies course as trustees are set to consider the system’s own proposal.
Michael Burke And Betty Márquez Rosales
April 28, 2020
Even if California college campuses reopen, will most students still come?
Worried about finances and health, some high school seniors are deciding to stay closer to home for college.
Larry Gordon
April 17, 2020
California State University suspends SAT/ACT testing for 2021-22 admissions, joining UC
CSU officials say their action does not mean testing is permanently dropped as an admissions requirement. Grade point averages will take on more weight.
Larry Gordon
September 23, 2019
San Diego State University program latest to take aim at preparing more diverse, bilingual teachers
Three San Diego area community colleges will send 100 students annually to San Diego State’s bilingual credentials program.
Michael Burke
July 24, 2019
Opponents urge CSU to reject 4th year of high school math or related courses for admission
CSU expected to hear much criticism before trustees vote in November. Critics say the proposal will curtail college access.
Larry Gordon
July 23, 2019
California State University increases application fee to $70 per campus
The application fee rise from $55 per CSU campus is the system’s first in 30 years.
Larry Gordon
December 16, 2018
California students, first in their families to attend college, mentor each other to succeed
The Level Up program matches low-income California freshmen with slightly older mentors at 29 colleges. The advice and friendship help keep students in school, organizers say.
Larry Gordon
October 24, 2018
California's SAT scores rise, beat national averages
While overall scores rose, only 48 percent of California students did well enough on the SAT to be considered fully college ready. Ethnic disparities remain as well.
Larry Gordon
May 11, 2018
California K-12 schools get slightly more in Gov. Brown's revised state budget
A recession is coming, so don't get 'giddy' over the prospect of adding or expanding programs, governor warns.
John Fensterwald
March 20, 2018
Cal State admission closer to home getting easier for next year
Following a demand from the state Legislature, the Cal State system will give applicants from the region surrounding a campus an admissions advantage over those from far away.
Larry Gordon
January 17, 2018
California higher education leaders urge Dreamers to reapply quickly for DACA protection
A recent court ruling gives undocumented California students a window to renew their DACA applications, officials said. Meanwhile, they urge the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to protect the 700,000 or so undocumented young people nationwide who previously had protection against deportation.
Larry Gordon
March 21, 2017
CSU to overhaul remedial education, replace no-credit with credit-bearing classes
A move from noncredit remedial courses to specially designed credit classes will offer extra tutoring and support to thousands of CSU students. Nearly 40 percent of last fall’s CSU freshmen were found to need remediation in English or math, and 14 percent needed remediation in both subjects.