Topic

College & Careers

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.

Learning Well: Beyond the Pandemic

June 23, 2021

The pandemic cost transfer students vital time on campus: Some want it back

The pandemic cost transfer students internships, research opportunities, chances to work closely with renowned faculty, and even travel abroad.

Ashley A. Smith

Community Colleges

June 22, 2021

Civil grand jury blasts Bay Area community college district board

Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report finds ineffective leadership by Peralta Community College District's board of trustees.

Ashley A. Smith

College & Careers

June 18, 2021

Mills College will merge with Northeastern University rather than close

The Oakland college was to close in 2023 but now announces a survival plan. Under the merger, undergraduate men will be admitted, changing tradition.

Larry Gordon

Commentary

June 16, 2021

Emergency support for college students is a matter of financial equity, and it’s everyone’s business

Let’s update our traditional perceptions of who students are, how their daily lives look and how best to offer assistance in times of need.

Monica Lozano & José A. Quiñonez

Investigation

June 15, 2021

California community colleges lose students to more expensive for-profit colleges

Community colleges face calls to do more as Black, Native American and Pacific Islander students enroll in for-profit colleges at alarming rates.

Thomas Peele

Quick Guides

June 9, 2021

Quick Guide: Ethnic studies requirement coming to California community colleges

California's community colleges plan to require many students to take an ethnic studies class. Here's what you need to know.

Michael Burke

Student voices

June 7, 2021

Reform Cal Grant and invest in community college students

Help with food and housing costs would enable more students to succeed and thrive in community college.

Iulia Tarasova and Stephen Kodur

College Readiness

June 3, 2021

California State University campuses in Los Angeles County awarded grants to increase transfers

California State University's Dominguez Hills and Northridge campuses are partnering with nearby community colleges to increase transfers.

Michael Burke

College & Careers

June 2, 2021

Legislature looks to expand financial aid at California's colleges

Reform to state's Cal Grant program would expand eligibility to an estimated 173,000 students while also increasing award amounts.

Michael Burke

College & Careers

May 28, 2021

Legislators crafting deal to reduce numbers of out-of-state students at University of California

Lawmakers expect to vote soon on a proposal to gradually reduce the share of out-of-state students who enroll at the University of California.

Michael Burke

College & Careers

May 27, 2021

Former Gov. Jerry Brown defends Calbright College

Former California Gov. Jerry Brown defends the public online community college he envisioned would take on the for-profit sector.

Ashley A. Smith

Community Colleges

May 24, 2021

California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studies

Soon, any student pursuing an associate degree at a California community college will likely need to take an ethnic studies class.

Michael Burke

College & Careers

May 20, 2021

L.A. Unified to launch nation’s largest district college savings account program

L.A. Unified will launch a college savings account program, Opportunity L.A, on Friday for over 13,000 first grade students. All remaining first graders will have their own savings account by the end of 2021.