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June 22, 2020

California universities prepare for possible return of affirmative action in admissions

If voters repeal the state ban on affirmative action in college admissions, some expect only moderate change among racial groups at UC and CSU while others predict significant shifts to match California's overall population.

Larry Gordon

June 16, 2020

Endangered: large university lecture hall classes

Very large classes are less common than often thought. Technology and new in-the-round designs will alter teaching experience.

Larry Gordon

June 15, 2020

In historic reversal, University of California regents endorse push to end ban on affirmative action

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 would repeal Proposition 209 and restore race and gender as considerations for admissions.

Ashley A. Smith

June 12, 2020

Despite pandemic, one struggling California elementary school saw bright spots

Richmond’s Stege Elementary is on track for a redesign by the fall of 2020 to improve learning for its mostly black and Latino students. The school is slated to get new curriculums and teaching strategies.

Ashley A. Smith

June 11, 2020

Richmond High School students speak out about protests and police brutality

Richmond High School students share their thoughts about police brutality and racism.

Ronishlla Maharaj

June 4, 2020

California Legislature pushes to close embattled Calbright College

Calbright College, California's new online community college, faces loss of state funds as the state legislature looks for ways to fund other education programs. Gov Newsom and the college's administration stand behind Calbright.

Ashley A. Smith

May 27, 2020

With masks and social distance, these special ed students have already returned to school

Small special day class in Marin County gets a jump start on return to school.

Louis Freedberg

May 20, 2020

UC may allow partial campus reopenings in the fall

Decisions would be made in the months ahead. If they reopen, campuses would at first require face coverings, limit class sizes, ban audiences at sports events.

Larry Gordon

May 11, 2020

California child care providers struggle to stay in business

Survey finds many providers cannot afford to stay closed much longer; when they do fully reopen, they'll face added expenses and social distancing restrictions.

John Fensterwald

May 3, 2020

Some California colleges decide to offer all fall classes online

Amid a continuing pandemic, four California community colleges announce plans for an all-virtual fall term. UCLA offers students a choice.

Ashley A. Smith

January 22, 2020

Gov. Newsom, Legislative Analyst disagree on priority for K-12 spending next year

The LAO would spend more money on pension relief and funding formula and less on teacher shortage, community schools.

John Fensterwald

January 21, 2020

CSU trustees delay formal vote on requiring extra high school class

CSU still plans to require four years of high school math for freshman admissions, effective in 2027, but will delay formal vote to 2022.

Michael Burke

January 21, 2020

Gov. Newsom, students protest University of California tuition hikes — vote delayed

Gov. Newsom and students opposed proposals to hike tuition at the University of California. Board of regents delayed vote.

Larry Gordon

January 21, 2020

California governor joins those wanting to hold school districts more accountable for spending

A new website would let the public see how much any district is — or is not — spending on “high-needs” students.

John Fensterwald

January 17, 2020

California high school students who lobbied for state MLK holiday honored in Oakland Tech play

A lesson on lawmaking took Oakland Tech students on a four-year drive that in 1981 made Jan. 15 a state holiday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Today’s students put on a play to tell their story.

Ali Tadayon