June 16, 2022
Eloy Oakley ends tenure as California Community College chancellor to take foundation post
Eloy Ortiz Oakley says he is “leaving the system in a really good place. We have the best budget we have ever had. Our team is really strong.”
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Gavin Newsom
June 14, 2022
Bill would give $25,000 to aspiring school counselors, social workers
The goal is to increase diversity among mental health professionals and add counselors to underserved areas, supporters say
Carolyn Jones
June 6, 2022
What information would help you plan your education path? California wants to know.
The team behind the Cradle-to-Career data system will begin hosting public discussions to shape the dashboards and tools. The system will be California's first statewide data system that tracks a students' progress and outcomes through the education system.
Betty Márquez Rosales
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
Health care funding for community college adjuncts expected in revised budget plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget, due this week, is expected to include $200 million in new funding for health care benefits for part-time community college instructors.
Thomas Peele
April 28, 2022
A former judge leads plan to overhaul California’s juvenile justice system
Judge Katherine Lucero is leading California’s massive transformation of its juvenile justice system by June 2023. In this Q&A, Lucero provides insight into how she plans to lead the shift.
Betty Márquez Rosales
March 14, 2022
Newsom signs bill saving UC Berkeley from enrollment cuts this fall
After lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to save UC Berkeley from enrollment cuts this fall, it was quickly signed by Newsom on Monday.
Michael Burke
March 4, 2022
Lawmakers want University of California to enroll 7,000 new students this fall; UC balks
Lawmakers want the University of California to add 7,000 new students this fall, but UC has indicated it will only add 2,000 more students compared with last fall.
Michael Burke
March 3, 2022
Lawmakers may offer reprieve after state Supreme Court court forces UC Berkeley to turn away thousands of students
The California Supreme Court upheld an order that UC Berkeley cut enrollment by 3,000, but the Legislature may soon negate the ruling.
Michael Burke
March 3, 2022
Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking
Most school districts plan to follow the state’s recommendation and “strongly recommend” masks after March 12, although they will not require them.
Diana Lambert
February 28, 2022
California will not require masks in schools after March 11
California is recommending masking in schools instead of requiring it after March 11, according to updated health guidance released by the state.
Diana Lambert
February 9, 2022
Oakland students, teachers, community to fight 11 school closures, mergers, reductions
Students, teachers and parents vow to fight the closures, rally state to forgive Oakland Unified's debt
Ali Tadayon
February 4, 2022
Why Newsom’s offer of years of funding increases to California universities faces criticism
The Legislative Analyst's Office says California Gov. Gavin Newsom sidestepped lawmakers with his January higher education budget proposal.
Michael Burke
February 3, 2022
After setbacks, dyslexia screening for young students moves forward in California schools
Nearly $30 million is already allocated or proposed for dyslexia research and screening for young California students in an effort advocates say is long overdue.
Carolyn Jones
January 13, 2022
The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 early ed budget
Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.