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High-Needs Students
December 19, 2019

College admissions tests are a poor indicator of college readiness

Removing tests from admissions process would allow UC to recruit and educate California’s best and brightest from all backgrounds.

Mo Hyman
December 16, 2019

Don't blame tests for differences in educational quality and access

Colleges would miss out on valuable information about student readiness if they eliminate test scores from the admissions process.

Marten Roorda
December 5, 2019

LA Unified releases new data measuring academic success of students over time

California’s largest school district published academic growth data, which measure how students improve from year to year.

Michael Burke
November 25, 2019

Test-optional admissions won't level the college admissions playing field

High SAT and ACT scores still provide an edge even if colleges don't require them.

Yoon Choi
October 2, 2019

LA Unified approves spending plan despite complaint about serving high-needs students

The school board voted on an amended version of the spending plan, which was updated after a complaint was brought against the district.

Michael Burke
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
October 27, 2016

Finally, districts' accountability plans may be easier to read and use

But the revised LCAP templates may not end up shorter.

John Fensterwald
October 21, 2016

Cañada College wins federal grant to support STEM programs for Latino students

Paid out over five years, it’s one of the biggest grants the Department of Education's Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM Program has awarded to help Latino and high-needs students

Pat Maio
June 19, 2016

State delays forcing LA Unified to spend more on high-needs students

The district plans to fight the ruling; the community group wants it enforced now.

John Fensterwald
June 9, 2016

State board may make it easier to follow the money

Unclear regulations and inconsistent enforcement undermine oversight of the LCAP process.

John Fensterwald
June 1, 2016

State officials find LA Unified shortchanged students

The shortfall for students with the highest needs will grow to $450 million, the complaint says.

John Fensterwald
March 14, 2016

California moves to bring special education students 'into the fold' of mainstream education

The state seeks to include students with disabilities in funding for high-needs students.

Jane Meredith Adams
January 22, 2016

Civil rights groups state concerns in implementing new federal education law

Advocates lay out their recommendations for ensuring equity.

Fermin Leal
October 9, 2015

Governor vetoes bill setting timetable for expansion of preschool

State would have been required to provide preschool to all low-income children.

Louis Freedberg And Sarah Tully
September 21, 2015

One in 6 school districts gives up on Medi-Cal outreach reimbursements

The Medi-Cal reimbursement program brings millions in federal funds to schools.

Jane Meredith Adams