October 3, 2022

Rafael expected he would go to a university — the system never did

Rafael's parents urged him to make a different life for himself than they lived as farm workers in the Central Valley. He overcame many odds and got himself accepted to a university only to find yet another challenge.

Nick Fouriezos

September 23, 2022

New program to give ineligible University of California applicants a path to admission

Each year, many students apply to the University of California but didn't take all the high school classes required for admission. A new program will give them the chance to still get a spot in the system.

Michael Burke

September 12, 2022

Fresno Unified invests in partnerships with HBCUs

A first-of-its-kind dual enrollment program in California’s third-largest school district will guarantee admission to a historically Black college, giving students in the Central Valley a pathway to experience an HBCU. Plus, could Fresno be the site of California's first HBCU?

Ashleigh Panoo

September 6, 2022

Dozens of community colleges offer remedial classes; bill to ban them awaits Newsom’s signature

Five years after California adopted a law transforming remedial education, some colleges still have remedial classes. New legislation would make it difficult to keep them.

Michael Burke

August 10, 2022

University of California accepts record number of in-state students, but only at some campuses

Responding to pressure to prioritize California residents, UC accepted fewer out-of-state applicants and about 1,000 more in-state students for fall 2022.

Michael Burke

July 20, 2022

New pathway to a diploma opens doors for students with disabilities

For the first time, students with significant cognitive disabilities would be able to earn a high school diploma — a gateway to better jobs.

Carolyn Jones

July 12, 2022

College and career success begins with K-12 schools

Educators from schools and community colleges, business and community leaders must discard the narrow educational approaches that have failed students for decades and build new ecosystems of learning.

Michael Matsuda

July 7, 2022

College or career? California invests $500 million in program that tackles both

School districts and charter schools can apply for grants, but so will regional occupational centers or a community college working in concert with local K-12 schools.

Emma Gallegos

July 5, 2022

UC Merced takes admissions on the road

UC Merced is growing. Its search for qualified students includes on-the-spot admissions decisions.

Ashleigh Panoo

July 4, 2022

Colleges should stop offering options that hinder students’ progress

Students do not need remedial classes, despite what they may believe or are told. If students want or need additional support, research shows that tutoring and other supports produce better and more equitable outcomes than remediation.

Linda Hintzman

June 22, 2022

Strategic plan aims to prepare students for life beyond Los Angeles Unified

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's plan, which aims to create a foundation for student success, will shape district priorities for the next four years.

Kate Sequeira

June 22, 2022

Proposed mathematics pathways for California high school students raise equity concerns

California's new mathematics framework must increase access to advanced math but also ensure that all students have the preparation they need for college and careers in STEM fields.

Richard Ford

June 20, 2022

I supported the push to reduce remedial classes in community colleges but this new bill goes too far

Reducing how many students were forced to take remedial classes in college was important, but a new bill, AB 1705, is too much, too soon and would harm students.

Josh Scott

June 13, 2022

With pressures on teachers at a boiling point, California needs new pathways into the profession

For long-term and lasting solutions, we must attract more young people to enter the teaching profession and give them the training and support they need to succeed.

Sarah Lillis & Anne Stanton

May 17, 2022

California students need more high-quality advanced math options

Instead of arguing over which advanced math courses best prepare high school students for their futures, California policymakers must ensure that all students have access to multiple high-quality options.

Pamela Burdman