July 28, 2021

A spotlight on California's community colleges as chancellor starts unpaid federal adviser role

Chancellor Oakley says helping achieve President Biden's agenda is a "once in a generation opportunity."

Michael Burke

July 14, 2021

California community colleges must do more to help students avoid remedial courses

Out of 115 community colleges, 79 aren't fully implementing AB 705, the law that transformed remedial education in the community college system.

Michael Burke

July 13, 2021

California community college students will soon be required to take ethnic studies

The community college system's board of governors voted to amend the system's general education requirements and add an ethnic studies class.

Michael Burke

July 8, 2021

To close racial equity gaps, make it simpler for community college students to transfer

Our higher education system puts the burden on students to deconstruct the inner workings of a disjointed transfer system.

Scott W. Thayer and Cynthia Olivo

July 6, 2021

Looking ahead to college freshman year, students welcome help

The challenges of distance learning left many incoming freshmen worried about needing extra help to succeed in college.

California Student Journalism Corps

June 29, 2021

Budget deal invests in financial aid, enrollment growth at California's colleges and universities

The budget approved by lawmakers will grow enrollment of California residents at UC and CSU while also expanding financial aid access.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

June 25, 2021

How community colleges can better prepare adult workers

More career counseling and work-based learning would prepare students for the workforce, experts say during an EdSource roundtable on role of community colleges in preparing a post-pandemic workforce.

Michael Burke

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 11, 2021

Police training at California public colleges gets a shakeup following George Floyd murder

California's community colleges and state university system are deeply involved in training and educating police officers and are making changes a year after George Floyd was murdered.

Thomas Peele

April 12, 2021

California's community colleges at critical crossroads as more students opt not to attend

Enrollment at California's community colleges has plummeted during the pandemic creating uncertainty for some colleges. Online classes, job loss and child care are among the reasons students have not enrolled.

Michael Burke And Daniel J. Willis