October 28, 2022
CSU graduation rates tick up for some students, decline for transfers
Pandemic impacts university's 2022 completions. Campus closures may have hurt some graduation plans.
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California State University (CSU)
September 30, 2022
How should California address college student housing crisis?
Tens of thousands of college students in California are homeless or without stable housing. During an EdSource roundtable, panelists said more dorms will help but called for other solutions too.
Michael Burke
September 28, 2022
How California is responding to dire student housing shortage
Rising costs have exacerbated California's student housing crisis. The state is responding with plans for more on-campus dorms, and a new bill could make it easier for colleges to expand housing. Some campuses turned to short-term solutions.
Michael Burke, Ashley A. Smith, Betty Márquez Rosales, And Ashleigh Panoo
September 8, 2022
Former CSU baseball coach sexually and racially harassed players and staff, investigation found
A former San Jose State baseball coach is now the vice principal and athletic director at a Plumas County high school following a Title IX investigation that found sexual and racial harassment.
Thomas Peele, Ashley A. Smith, And Daniel J. Willis
August 23, 2022
California colleges open for fall term with relaxed Covid rules
The fall term has arrived at California's public colleges, where Covid-19 restrictions have been eased. It's a stark contrast to last fall.
Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
August 18, 2022
UC and CSU campuses prepare to offer abortion pills for students by January
California's community colleges, unlike their four-year public counterparts, are not required to offer medication abortions by Jan 1.
Margo Rosenbaum and Natalie Lu
August 11, 2022
California colleges now have centers to help students with basic needs like food and housing
As community college students return to their campuses, many will find one new resource to count on: a hub where they can seek support in meeting their basic needs.
Betty Márquez Rosales
August 11, 2022
Basic needs at the California community colleges | Quick Guide
California Community Colleges must now offer a basic needs center at all 115 of its physical campuses. Most centers will offer food and housing support to begin.
Betty Márquez Rosales
June 24, 2022
California to boost number of bilingual teachers in Asian languages
School districts struggle to hire bilingual teachers in all languages, but the shortage is more severe for teachers fluent in Asian languages.
Zaidee Stavely
June 21, 2022
Campuses looking to offer housing for students and their children
Students in need of year-round, stable housing — rather than only during academic terms — face particular challenges when deciding which school to attend.
Betty Márquez Rosales
May 19, 2022
What California can learn from Texas and Florida about improving graduation rates
A student from the University of Texas at San Antonio details how a graduation help desk cleared his way to the finish line.
EdSource staff
May 18, 2022
More CSU students graduate during pandemic, but drop may loom
CSU official notes efforts to bring dropouts back to campuses after the pandemic's toll. Warns of "troublesome equity challenge."
Larry Gordon
May 16, 2022
Strategies for California? Texas university helps students cross finish line
The University of Texas at San Antonio's success at boosting graduation rates, especially for Black and Latino students, may offer strategies for California and other states.
Larry Gordon
May 13, 2022
Newsom reaffirms commitment to annual increases for UC, CSU; imposes annual progress reports
In exchange for five years of promised steady budget increases, UC and CSU commit to making progress toward key equity and efficiency goals and will publicly report on their progress.
Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
May 11, 2022
How a Florida public university helps more students to graduate sooner
The University of South Florida improved four- and six-year graduation rates by closing gaps for Latino and Black students, using methods that often contrast with California's.