February 7, 2023

Study of LAUSD confirms benefits of four years of math; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho embraces findings

UCLA researchers found that high school seniors who took math, whether statistics or calculus, were significantly more likely to enroll in a four-year college and return the following year.

John Fensterwald

February 5, 2023

If everyone works together, we can fix community college transfer process

We are counting on college leaders to deliver on the promise of a student-centered approach to transfer that eliminates racial disparities and puts students first.

Michele Siqueiros

February 3, 2023

CSU’s housing grants aim to prevent rent crises among students

CSU students now have access to housing grants if they're struggling to pay rent, thanks to a $10 million systemwide increase in state funding for basic needs.

Betty Márquez Rosales

February 1, 2023

Why are new laws shrinking our community colleges?

The unintended consequences of oversimplified solutions to complex problems are harming California's community colleges; we need foundational and systemic shifts to fundamentally improve student success.

Wendy Brill-Wynkoop

January 30, 2023

Up, up and away: Alternative school teaches students to fly

Monterey County program opens doors to careers in aviation - and the magic of flight

Carolyn Jones

January 27, 2023

Cal State officials approve much-needed affordable housing plans for students

Cal State approves plans for three student housing projects that officials say will help them attract students.

Ashley A. Smith

January 26, 2023

Key decisions await next California Community Colleges chancellor as search winds down

California's community colleges will soon have a new chancellor, who will have to decide how to wield limited power as the colleges try to build back from dramatic enrollment declines.

Michael Burke

January 25, 2023

Don't force a false choice between algebra and data science

Students who don't take Algebra 2 because they're more interested in data science could be shutting themselves off careers in science, technology engineering and math. But data science and Algebra 2 complement each other and should be taught in concert.

Ji Y. Son and James W. Stigler

January 25, 2023

Cal State contends with 'unprecedented' enrollment declines

Enrollment decreases across CSU mean some campuses could see budget cuts.

Ashley A. Smith

January 24, 2023

First-generation college students: Don't be afraid to ask for help

Finishing is college is hard, especially for those who are the first in their families to seek a higher education. So take guilt-free advantage of available resources.

Randy Flores

January 23, 2023

Community college leaders warn of 'dire' consequences of proposed transfer rules

Critics say enrollment crisis may occur if psychology, phys ed, health science are dropped from transfer requirements. Others say fears are overblown.

Ashleigh Panoo

January 22, 2023

California community colleges need equal footing with UC and CSU

The mission of California’s 116 colleges cannot be limited by external entities if the state truly seeks to harness the power of our system to drive the economy of the future.

Kevin G. Walthers

January 20, 2023

University of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community colleges

The University of California wants to enroll more community college transfers and now plans to expand outreach at more than half of the state's community colleges.

Michael Burke

January 18, 2023

The right choices? Leaders, policymakers and experts react to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 education budget

See what education leaders are saying about the governor’s plan to fund education in the coming year.

EdSource staff

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's higher education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for California's public college and university systems.

EdSource staff