California Community Colleges

April 12, 2021

California's community colleges at critical crossroads as more students opt not to attend

Enrollment at California's community colleges has plummeted during the pandemic creating uncertainty for some colleges. Online classes, job loss and child care are among the reasons students have not enrolled.

Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis

April 9, 2021

California Community Colleges chancellor urges caution in reopening

Eloy Ortiz Oakley, the chancellor overseeing California's 116 community colleges, discusses fall 2021 classes and enrollment declines in interview with EdSource.

Michael Burke And Louis Freedberg

April 7, 2021

Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?

Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert

March 29, 2021

Easing the transfer path in California from community colleges to universities

Long Beach pilot program does a lot of what Newsom wants to do statewide with early transfer guarantees.

Larry Gordon

March 19, 2021

Enrollment declines at California’s community colleges far greater than earlier predictions

California's community colleges enrolled 12% fewer students in the fall compared to the previous year, according to the state's estimates.

Michael Burke And Louis Freedberg

March 9, 2021

California educators want Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant award

California higher education leaders support President Biden’s proposal to double the maximum amount of the Pell Grant, the main source of federal financial aid available to students.

Michael Burke

March 5, 2021

California community colleges should do more to identify, support student parents, researchers say

New research from UC Davis offers one of the most comprehensive looks to date at student parents in California’s colleges and universities.

Michael Burke

March 5, 2021

Calls to change funding to increase faculty diversity at California Community Colleges

California higher education supporters say the state legislature needs to change an arcane state law that inadequately funds efforts to diversify community college faculty. An EdSource investigation revealed the system's failings.

Thomas Peele

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

January 14, 2021

CA Chancellor Oakley backs college leaders after blowback for denouncing Capitol violence

Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley stepped up support for campus leaders urging them to not back down after some faced sharp attacks to statements condemning Capitol violence.

Thomas Peele And Ashley A. Smith

January 8, 2021

Newsom proposes increased funding to California’s colleges and universities to mitigate Covid-19 impact

Higher education leaders in California mostly praised Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, which offsets some of last year's cuts.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

January 7, 2021

Rife with infighting, Oakland community college district at risk of losing local control

The state chancellor’s office overseeing California’s community colleges may soon intervene at the Peralta Community College District.

Michael Burke

December 10, 2020

Community colleges hardest hit as college enrollment among high school graduates falls nationally amid the pandemic

High school graduates are putting off going to college as students and families cope with the financial challenges of the pandemic, a new national study shows.

Betty Márquez Rosales

December 8, 2020

More California community college students are taking transfer-level courses, but critics say colleges must do more

After taking full effect last fall, AB 705 has transformed remedial education at California’s community colleges.

Michael Burke

November 20, 2020

Amid pandemic fears of student loss, University of California enrollment remains flat

Enrollment at public universities is down across the country, but not at the University of California, where undergraduate enrollment is up and total enrollment is flat.

Michael Burke