May 23, 2022

Study: Cal State system needs to increase staff pay

Efforts are underway to get funding in the state's 2022-23 budget to increase salaries for CSU staff following release of a state-funded study.

Ashley A. Smith

May 19, 2022

How can California improve the working conditions of community college adjuncts?

During an EdSource roundtable, panelists discussed new ideas for improving working conditions for the 37,000 part-time faculty at California's community colleges.

Michael Burke

May 18, 2022

More CSU students graduate during pandemic, but drop may loom

CSU official notes efforts to bring dropouts back to campuses after the pandemic's toll. Warns of "troublesome equity challenge."

Larry Gordon

May 17, 2022

California students need more high-quality advanced math options

Instead of arguing over which advanced math courses best prepare high school students for their futures, California policymakers must ensure that all students have access to multiple high-quality options.

Pamela Burdman

May 16, 2022

Strategies for California? Texas university helps students cross finish line

The University of Texas at San Antonio's success at boosting graduation rates, especially for Black and Latino students, may offer strategies for California and other states.

Larry Gordon

May 15, 2022

Make equity the main ingredient in California’s community colleges

The diversity of faculty and staff has a direct impact on the experience and success of California Community Colleges students.

Christopher Nellum

May 13, 2022

Newsom reaffirms commitment to annual increases for UC, CSU; imposes annual progress reports

In exchange for five years of promised steady budget increases, UC and CSU commit to making progress toward key equity and efficiency goals and will publicly report on their progress.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

May 12, 2022

Computer Science is everywhere in our world but almost nowhere in California schools

The governor and the Legislature should use the state budget to finally invest in the computer science teachers who are guiding California’s students.

Allison Scott, Art Lopez and Susan Bonilla

May 12, 2022

Advocates of major changes to Cal Grant look to Newsom

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall vetoed an overhaul of the state's main financial aid program, advocates for change are hopeful he will support their proposals this year.

Michael Burke

May 12, 2022

Will California teachers be ready to teach ethnic studies? Some say training needed

Some, including key lawmaker, say California teachers won't be properly prepared to teach ethnic studies requirement without special training.

Ashley A. Smith

May 11, 2022

How a Florida public university helps more students to graduate sooner

The University of South Florida improved four- and six-year graduation rates by closing gaps for Latino and Black students, using methods that often contrast with California's.

Larry Gordon

May 11, 2022

Health care funding for community college adjuncts expected in revised budget plan

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget, due this week, is expected to include $200 million in new funding for health care benefits for part-time community college instructors.

Thomas Peele

May 5, 2022

Lawmakers want strict rules so students avoid no-credit remedial courses

A bill in the California Assembly would add to previous legislation by further restricting when a community college can require students to take remedial classes. Faculty association says it goes too far.

Michael Burke

May 4, 2022

California expanding community college baccalaureate programs

California community colleges are expanding their bachelor's degree offerings in hopes of filling the demand for a more advanced workforce and improving equity.

Emma Gallegos

May 2, 2022

Coming to UCLA the second time was scarier - but was worth it

The prospect of returning to UCLA for in-person classes after the pandemic was scary, but in the end, I found some of my worries were overblown.

Megan Tagami