June 17, 2019

Affording college a top worry among California voters

A poll brief released Monday showed that low-income California voters and voters in counties in rural areas have the highest concerns about college affordability.

Michael Burke

June 14, 2019

More aid for older and homeless students in California's higher education budget

The budget provides an increase to 41,000 Cal Grants for older students to pay tuition. Advocates say more help is needed and hope for bigger reforms next year.

Larry Gordon And Michael Burke

June 7, 2019

And the winner is: 'Calbright' will be the name for California's new community college

Since the new school is not only online, its name is changing. "Calbright College" seeks to evoke California and a better future.

Larry Gordon

May 30, 2019

Newsom's plan to aid parents enrolled in California colleges runs into resistance

Gov. Newsom said college students who are parents of dependent children deserve a special helping hand. But legislators say they want to aid a wider group of older students.

Larry Gordon

May 26, 2019

Don’t use the SAT or ACT to undermine education accountability

College admissions tests rank students on a curve rather than measuring how well they are meeting state standards and are weaker predictors of college performance than high-school grades.

Pamela Burdman and Christopher Edley, Jr.

May 22, 2019

Cal State application fees expected to rise to $70 per campus amid access concerns

The proposed $15 hike, the first in 30 years, would support technology. Low-income students would get four free applications but concerns remain.

Larry Gordon

May 22, 2019

California Community Colleges will extend chancellor's contract through 2023

California Community Colleges board of governors plans to extend contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley through 2023.

Michael Burke

May 17, 2019

UC regents approve tuition hike for non-Californians — but with aid available

After fears that only the rich from outside California could afford UC, some aid will be provided. Most non-residents will pay $762 tuition hike.

Larry Gordon

May 14, 2019

California Community College faculty groups vote no confidence in chancellor

Faculty complain they have been ignored in important changes at the 115 colleges. Community college leaders say change can be challenging.

Larry Gordon

May 10, 2019

Gov. Newsom proposes more help for homeless California college students but no major Cal Grant boost

Much debate is ahead about legislation to expand Cal Grants beyond tuition costs. Gov. Newsom says state must balance different needs.

Larry Gordon

May 7, 2019

California colleges help students dress for success — for free

More colleges open shops to provide students with free professional attire for work interviews, internships and new jobs.

Larry Gordon

May 1, 2019

Private California colleges win changes in scandal-related legislation

California private colleges continue to oppose a revised bill that seeks information on legacy admissions. They contend that a threatened Cal Grant loss will hurt low-income students.

Larry Gordon

April 27, 2019

Statewide survey: most Californians support teacher strikes for higher pay

Public Policy Institute asked about some of the most hotly debated issues in its annual Californians and Education statewide survey.

Diana Lambert

April 24, 2019

California’s newest college will blend online and face-to-face job training

Very different from traditional community colleges, it targets 8 million underemployed Californians and aims to be tuition-free.

Larry Gordon

April 23, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to forgive student loans for 42 million Americans

Plan would forgive loans of up to $50,000 for 42 million Americans — for every person with a student loan and a household income of less than $100,000. It would be paid for by a tax on the wealthiest Americans.

Louis Freedberg