Cal State

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.

Larry Gordon

January 2, 2017

Debate underway on CSU & UC tuition increase proposals; students protesting

Early proposals for the first possible tuition increases in six years call for a $270 hike at CSU and $300 at UC. Much awaits Gov. Brown's January budget plan.

Larry Gordon

November 28, 2016

California colleges fear immigration changes, defend aid to undocumented

Students worry that Trump will revoke protections many have against deportation, but also say they appreciate the financial aid California provides to Dreamers.

Larry Gordon

October 20, 2016

Students can begin applying earlier for college financial aid

Under new federal rules, the date has moved from January to October.

Larry Gordon

March 24, 2016

Cal State joins national trend to switch to 15-week semesters

Campuses hope higher graduation, transfer rates will be payoff for $40 million cost.

Larry Gordon