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College and career readiness is a primary goal of all the major reforms in place in California. But now more than ever, as the pandemic has closed campuses and pushed schools and colleges to adopt distance learning, what are the state’s high schools and colleges doing to prepare students for the challenges that lie ahead?

This section explores how California’s K-12 system prepares its students for college and how colleges are preparing their students for the world beyond.

Federal Education Policy
January 15, 2021

Searchable database: How much will colleges and universities get in new round of Covid-19 funds?

Covid-19 relief funds approved in December will deliver $21.2 billion to the nation's colleges and universities. More than $2.83 billion of that total will go to California institutions.

Ashley A. Smith And Daniel J. Willis
Policy & Finance
January 15, 2021

Investing in college success: Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s higher ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s budget proposals.

Andrew Reed
College & Careers
January 15, 2021

Windfalls will allow two CA private colleges to expand opportunities for women and students of color

Two private California colleges see multi-million dollar donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott that they plan to use for scholarships and programs to support students of color and women.

Ashley A. Smith
Community Colleges
January 14, 2021

California’s higher education leaders pledge to improve transfers from community colleges

California higher education leaders pledge to improve pathways for students to transfer from community colleges

Ashley A. Smith
Community Colleges
January 14, 2021

CA Chancellor Oakley backs college leaders after blowback for denouncing Capitol violence

Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley stepped up support for campus leaders urging them to not back down after some faced sharp attacks to statements condemning Capitol violence.

Thomas Peele And Ashley A. Smith
Policy & Finance
January 13, 2021

In the right direction? Perspectives on Gov. Newsom’s education budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s early education and K-12 budget proposals.

Andrew Reed
College Readiness
January 13, 2021

After dropping SAT and ACT, University of California urged not to add new admissions test

UC is being asked not to create its own test to replace the SAT. Students may instead be able to submit scores from 11th grade state exams.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
January 8, 2021

Newsom proposes increased funding to California’s colleges and universities to mitigate Covid-19 impact

Higher education leaders in California mostly praised Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget proposal, which offsets some of last year's cuts.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
Community Colleges
January 7, 2021

Rife with infighting, Oakland community college district at risk of losing local control

The state chancellor’s office overseeing California’s community colleges may soon intervene at the Peralta Community College District.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
December 29, 2020

Proposition 16 lost. Now what? Ideas to boost diversity at California universities

Experts suggest reforms in admissions, financial aid and transfer policies to legally increase diversity among students and faculty.

Larry Gordon
College and Covid: Freshman Year Disrupted
December 22, 2020

California college freshmen find alternatives to campus life in a virtual world

As first-time college students, freshmen had so many plans to join clubs and pursue interests outside of their coursework. But, then the pandemic hit forcing creative alternatives.

Ashley A. Smith
Student Wellbeing
December 21, 2020

California students rush to apply for DACA for the first time in three years

Some attorneys are concerned that the agency could again stop accepting new applications.

Zaidee Stavely
College and Covid: Freshman Year Disrupted
December 17, 2020

How counseling aims to help CSU freshmen graduate in four years

New advising programs focus on freshmen. Goal is for first year students to take 15 units a term.

Larry Gordon
College & Careers
December 10, 2020

Community colleges hardest hit as college enrollment among high school graduates falls nationally amid the pandemic

High school graduates are putting off going to college as students and families cope with the financial challenges of the pandemic, a new national study shows.

Betty Márquez Rosales
College and Covid: Freshman Year Disrupted
December 10, 2020

When helping family comes before going to college

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the college plans for some California freshmen who have had to change their plans so they can help support their families.

Betty Márquez Rosales