Gavin Newsom

January 29, 2021

California teachers union wants schools in ‘purple’ counties to stay closed for 100 days; vaccinations for staff

The teachers union wants most California schools to remain closed for 100 days while the state comes up with a plan to slow the spread of the virus and vaccinate school staff.

Diana Lambert

January 26, 2021

California teachers could get Covid-19 vaccinations starting in February

A new plan, which begins next month, to vaccinate California residents more quickly could help teachers get their shots sooner.

Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon

January 11, 2021

Some California teachers and staff to receive Covid-19 vaccines beginning this week

Teachers, school staff and child care workers are among those who could begin getting vaccinations as early as this week in some parts of the state.

Diana Lambert

June 25, 2020

Some California teaching credential requirements will ease thanks to budget deal

The new California budget makes it easier for teacher candidates affected by coronavirus-related closures to complete credentials.

Diana Lambert

May 5, 2020

California State University faces more than $300 million in coronavirus-related losses

Federal stimulus dollars could help but officials warn of further revenue declines.

Michael Burke

April 27, 2020

‘Robust system of testing’ needed before Los Angeles schools can reopen

Superintendent Austin Beutner reiterated Monday that in-person classes won't resume in LA Unified until health officials say it is safe.

Michael Burke

April 13, 2020

Los Angeles plans for virtual summer school as district officially ends in-person classes for rest of school year

LA Unified schools is planning to offer virtual summer school to all students to make up for lost learning as the district officially ends in-person instruction for this school year and offers online learning.

Michael Burke

March 16, 2020

California schools, child care centers to get $100 million to disinfect for coronavirus

Lawmakers approve full funding for school closures and lower attendance due to the coronavirus.

John Fensterwald

January 6, 2020

California governor keeps key higher education pledges but significant aid for non-tuition costs remains

Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded financial aid, but experts and activists hope for more progress in the coming year to help students cover non-tuition costs.

Michael Burke

July 15, 2019

Governing board of California community colleges extends chancellor's contract

California Community Colleges board of governors extended the contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley despite objections from faculty members.

Michael Burke

July 12, 2019

New charter schools to open this fall despite efforts to curb growth

Four charter schools will open after each was initially denied by its local school board, forcing the schools to turn to county boards.

Michael Burke

May 10, 2019

Teacher shortage, early education targeted in Gov. Newsom’s California budget revision

Newsom proposes funding for subsidized childcare, disabled students and a loan program for special education, math and science teachers.

John Fensterwald

May 9, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes $90 million in scholarships for new teachers in revised budget

Gov. Newsom proposes more K-12, community college funds; loan forgiveness for new special education, math and science teachers.

John Fensterwald

March 8, 2019

California governor's new task force on charter schools convenes

The task force will examine the financial impact of charter schools and report back to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

John Fensterwald

February 27, 2019

Renewed push underway to expand California's ban on some suspensions

A new bill proposed by state Sen. Nancy Skinner would ban out-of-school suspensions in all grades for student behavior deemed “defiant and disruptive” by school authorities. Advocates hopeful Gov. Newsom will be more receptive than Jerry Brown, who vetoed two previous bills.

David Washburn