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Tag: Gov. Jerry Brown
April 20, 2018

Lawmakers question Gov. Brown’s plan to overhaul funding for California’s community colleges

Some lawmakers are saying it is rushed and lacks enough buy-in from college presidents and faculty. Others worry the plan itself may cost the colleges and their students financially.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 19, 2018

Voting for young people explained: a quick guide

It’s never been better to be a young voter in California. Here’s a look at a number of new laws aimed at increasing young voter education and participation.

David Washburn
April 19, 2018

Will 2018 be the year of the young voter in California?

Students throughout the state are showing more interest in “high school voter education weeks” than ever before.

David Washburn
April 12, 2018

Campaign underway in California to elect a 'children's governor'

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation-initiated campaign hopes the next governor will focus on children beginning at birth, and implement child-friendly programs within the first 100 days.

Louis Freedberg
April 11, 2018

California's online college proposal ignites support among workers and opposition among some lawmakers

“This is a game changer for workers,” said Rebecca Miller, the political director of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, at a March legislative hearing about Brown’s proposal.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 3, 2018

Student activist from Oakland appointed to California’s Board of Education

Oakland Unified junior says protecting undocumented students and their families from deportation is the most important issue to her.

Theresa Harrington
March 20, 2018

How Trump repeal of Obama-era school discipline guidelines could affect California

Civil rights advocates worry that if the Trump administration decides to rescind federal school discipline guidance established in 2014, the action could hamper reform efforts at the local level. Meanwhile, state officials say it would have no real effect on statewide policy.

David Washburn
March 13, 2018

Gov. Brown’s plan to change community college funding to promote student success faces scrutiny

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is recommending that Brown tie funding to the academic outcomes of low-income students.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
March 7, 2018

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos praises California governor on local control of schools

The state is currently negotiating with federal officials over its plan to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Louis Freedberg
February 12, 2018

Brown appoints 15 to new K-12 computer science panel

The move is a step forward in California's plan for computer science standards in public schools.

Carolyn Jones
February 6, 2018

Governor wants California school districts to give more detail on use of state funds in budgets

The proposals are a response to concerns that it is difficult to track how school districts are spending funds they received for high-needs students under the Local Control Funding Formula.

Louis Freedberg
January 26, 2018

Gov. Brown promotes $100 million online community college but faculty concerns remain

Brown said his proposal would help workers who have no other options and won't compete with bricks and mortar schools or the existing community colleges, or UC or CSU.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
January 26, 2018

State of the State 2018: What Gov. Brown said about education

Brown affirms his belief in "local control" for K-12 schools and defends his record on funding higher education, which he says has expanded dramatically since he assumed office at the tail end of the Great Recession.

EdSource Staff
January 24, 2018

University of California postpones decision on $342 tuition hike after Brown criticism

UC leaders delay the vote until May to give extra time for lobbying in Sacramento for more state funding. They had said that the 2.7 percent increase was needed to increase enrollment, hire faculty, maintain buildings and improve mental health services. But Gov. Jerry Brown said regents should "reject outright" the plan to raise tuition.

Larry Gordon
January 23, 2018

Despite promises, Trump administration has had little impact on public education in California

Fears of rapid expansion of school choice programs have proven unfounded.

Louis Freedberg