UC Berkeley

April 25, 2019

More funding for full-day kindergarten questioned as many low-income California schools already offer it

Researchers say the greatest need in low-income communities is for programs serving children under 5 years old, such as preschool and transitional kindergarten.

Zaidee Stavely

March 6, 2019

UC says higher tuition for out-of-staters will help Californians

Proponents say extra tuition from non-Californians will pay for classes, aid for state residents. Protesters fear only the rich from outside the state will afford UC.

Larry Gordon

October 10, 2017

Californians favor more college aid for both low- and middle-income students, poll finds

The poll by Berkeley IGS/EdSource found nine out of ten respondents think that more aid for low-income students is very or somewhat important. Republicans show less support than Democrats.

Larry Gordon

June 7, 2017

Through observation and play, toddlers take on science

Through a community partnership, science specialists at the Lawrence Hall of Science are bringing free, play-based science lessons to playgroups for low-income families across the Bay Area.

Ashley Hopkinson

May 18, 2017

UC adopts limits on undergraduates from outside state, but allows some growth

The new policy is a compromise that allows five campuses to grow their out-of-state undergraduates to 18 percent, while freezing such enrollment at the four campuses already above that level. One regent said UC was "building a wall" around the university.

Larry Gordon

March 22, 2017

Suspension rates for African-American students escalate in middle school

Entering middle school marks a turning point for students.

Jane Meredith Adams

March 16, 2017

UC regents debate 20 percent cap on undergraduates from outside California

UC administrators say the enrollment of nonresidents helps Californians, while some legislators say they think admission spots are being denied to in-state students. A vote on a cap was postponed until May after much disagreement among regents.

Larry Gordon