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Gavin Newsom
Teacher Shortage
May 18, 2023

Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier

The governor's revised budget could put a dent in California's ongoing teacher shortage by removing obstacles to earning a credential and providing more funds to train teachers for hard-to-fill positions.

Diana Lambert And Zaidee Stavely
Literacy
May 12, 2023

Mandatory dyslexia screening clears major hurdle in Newsom budget

English learner advocates and the teachers union had opposed universal dyslexia screening.

Carolyn Jones
Commentary
April 28, 2023

Gov. Newsom's love letter to librarians

California's governor pays tribute to librarians and the impact they have on students and communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom
State Education Policy
April 19, 2023

Senate Education Committee supports bill setting deadline for release of statewide test results

Senate committee gives bipartisan support to bill requiring release of state test scores by Oct. 15.

John Fensterwald And Thomas Peele
Legislation
February 1, 2023

California ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandate

The end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.

Diana Lambert
School Finance
January 18, 2023

The right choices? Leaders, policymakers and experts react to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 education budget

See what education leaders are saying about the governor’s plan to fund education in the coming year.

EdSource staff
Commentary
January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's higher education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for California's public college and university systems.

EdSource staff
Commentary
January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's K-12 education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s proposed 2023-24 budget for the state's K-12 public schools.

EdSource staff
Commentary
January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's early education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for early education.

EdSource staff
Policy & Finance
January 10, 2023

Newsom’s higher education budget includes promised increases to UC and CSU

Despite revenues being down in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom kept his promise to increase funding at the state's public university systems.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
School Finance
January 10, 2023

California schools, community colleges to face slight drop in funding, first in a decade

Funding for Proposition 98 in 2023-24 would be $1.5 billion less than appropriated last year; districts and charter schools would get an 8.1% inflation adjustment – their top priority.

John Fensterwald
California's Reading Dilemma
December 19, 2022

Why California is among last states not screening children for dyslexia

Delays put more students at risk of falling seriously behind, advocates say.

Carolyn Jones
Student Well-Being
November 21, 2022

How Jennifer Siebel Newsom became a champion of youth mental health

As a filmmaker and advocate, the governor's spouse brought attention — and resources — to youth wellness.

Carolyn Jones
Community Colleges
September 26, 2022

Newsom rejects second effort to make more community college adjunct faculty eligible for health care

Assembly Bill 1856 would have allowed adjuncts to teach as much as 85% of a full-time teaching load, or roughly four classes a term, a level that would qualify them for health care coverage.

Thomas Peele
University of California
July 21, 2022

UC board of regents asks for review of UCLA's decision to move to Big Ten athletics

UC board of regents calls for review of UCLA's planned move to the Big Ten following closed door meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom who said UCLA must explain how the move will benefit students and preserve its relationship with UC Berkeley.

Michael Burke