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August 17, 2017
Understanding transitional kindergarten: a quick guide
Transitional kindergarten was introduced after a 2010 California law changed the cutoff birth date for kindergarten entry from Dec. 2 to Sept. 1.
Ashley Hopkinson
August 17, 2017
California's public universities struggle with rising college eligibility
Far more students are now eligible to enroll at UC and CSU, without a parallel increase in the universities' ability to admit more students.
Louis Freedberg
August 16, 2017
A summer rich in history for students who looked, listened and questioned
Activists from the 1960s share memories as part of a high school program created by UC Berkeley.
John Fensterwald
August 15, 2017
Don't slam the desk on the way out. If fewer teachers quit, the shortage would end
If schools could improve their work environments, and stop the flood of teachers leaving the field, the teaching shortage would go away, according to a report from the Learning Policy Institute.
Jane Meredith Adams
August 14, 2017
Charter schools take a hit in nationwide poll
More people still support charters, but the margin has narrowed in an Education Next survey.
John Fensterwald
August 13, 2017
State superintendent candidates agree teacher shortage must be top priority
Marshall Tuck explains his approach, Tony Thurmond points to bills he is authoring.
John Fensterwald
August 10, 2017
Inspired by Skid Row, educator opening charter to help LA's homeless children and families
Crete Academy, near South L.A.’s Leimert Park neighborhood, is one of nine new independent charters opening within Los Angeles Unified School District this year, and the only one dedicated to fighting homelessness with an arsenal of social services to help families.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
August 10, 2017
What it means when a school district declares itself a 'safe haven' or 'sanctuary': a quick guide
Definitions of “sanctuary” vary from district to district, but in most cases it means that school staff will not allow federal immigration agents on campus without a warrant, subpoena or court order.
Carolyn Jones
August 10, 2017
Undergraduate education major, banned for 56 years, returns
Colleges will have another option for a 4-year path to a teaching credential.
John Fensterwald
August 8, 2017
Circle up: Teaching social-emotional skills year round
All social-emotional learning, all the time as California moves to start a conversation between after-school and summer programs and their school-day counterparts.
Jane Meredith Adams
August 7, 2017
Key to overcoming remedial obstacles is for students to arrive at college better prepared
Despite recent changes at the college level, more needs to be done in K-12 schools.
Louis Freedberg
August 7, 2017
Fade to black: How teachers are using the solar eclipse to shed light on science
Rare astronomical phenomena on Aug. 21 coincides with the start of school for many districts.
Carolyn Jones
August 6, 2017
Growing number of California school districts offer students free college entrance exam
Three dozen California districts and charter networks say free tests raise expectations and remove a barrier for applying to college.
John Fensterwald
August 6, 2017
Understanding Cal Grant financial aid for college students: a quick guide
Cal Grants are among the most generous state-funded student aid programs in the nation and can cover entire tuition at CSU and UC.
Larry Gordon
August 3, 2017
Cal State to help students graduate by overcoming hurdles of remedial classes
California's 23-campus public education system announces far-reaching strategies in response to growing evidence that instead of helping them, remedial or developmental classes pose impediments to graduation for many students.