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College Readiness

Preparing students for college means giving them more than a grounding in academics. Time-management skills, an ability to persevere to solve problems, and a sense of personal responsibility are also skills that schools can instill to help students navigate the challenges of higher education.
May 17, 2018

California lacks system to track students through high school, college and workplace

While most states have some system that links their high school and college data to track what happens to students once they exit high school, California does not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 9, 2018

A closer look at California’s impressive educational performance

Recent reforms are translating into improved performance, says former state schools chief.

Bill Honig
May 8, 2018

High school math needs major overhaul, teachers group says

The report by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics report calls for an end to tracking, and more practical course offerings.

Carolyn Jones
April 24, 2018

Rural schools find ways to bring science innovations closer to home

Mobile science labs, Skype lessons with scientists and robotics workshops are among the offerings at some remote schools.

Carolyn Jones
April 17, 2018

Discovering gold in California’s schools

Educators across the state are hard at work creating a brighter future for all those kids who historically have been underserved.

Carl Cohn
April 10, 2018

Illuminating science for blind students, with help from latest tech devices

The technology, combined with supportive teachers, has opened the door to science careers.

Carolyn Jones
April 10, 2018

Financial literacy can hold key to college success

Timely financial advice and coaching increases graduation rates for low-income students.

Melissa Fries
March 7, 2018

University of California president wants to offer guaranteed admission to qualified community college students

The program would be similar to one offered by the California State University system.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
February 19, 2018

‘Big data’ classes a big hit in California high schools

At least 30 high schools now offer classes in data science, one of the state's most in-demand and highest-paying careers.

Carolyn Jones
February 6, 2018

When transcript typos stand in the way of college

Failure of districts to update A-G course lists can result in students being denied admission to UC/CSU despite meeting requirements.

John Watson
January 18, 2018

California's published graduation rates may not be accurate, federal audit alleges

California Department of Education says California is a "local control state" and it is responsibility of local school districts to ensure that students meet all local and state graduation requirements

Louis Freedberg
January 16, 2018

California to explain but not change school improvement plan federal officials criticized

More details and tweaks in wording may not resolve key differences over Every Student Succeeds Act.

John Fensterwald
January 11, 2018

Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018

High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.

Carolyn Jones
December 21, 2017

California schools get an ‘F’ in financial literacy instruction

A new report ranks California among the nation's worst in teaching about student loans, credit cards and personal finance.

Carolyn Jones
December 14, 2017

State Standards strong in California, report says

Study of 24 states shows California's math and English language arts standards are rigorous and are focused on college and career-readiness.

Theresa Harrington