November 15, 2019

Two community colleges show how students can succeed without remedial math courses

Two California community colleges stand out in efforts to help students take for-credit math courses instead of remedial courses.

Ashley A. Smith

October 22, 2019

California community college district works to fend off state takeover

The Bay Area district, Peralta Community College District, faces budgeting, auditing and enrollment challenges, according to a state agency.

Michael Burke

October 16, 2019

California community colleges need money to meet new state law to help dreamers

AB 1645 requires community colleges and California State University campuses to have designated liaisons for undocumented students.

Michael Burke

October 1, 2019

Hundreds sign up for the new Calbright College

Calbright, California's new online community college, enrolled hundreds of students on its first day. Its enrollment goal is 400.

Ashley A. Smith

September 29, 2019

California’s new online community college to open after months of planning

California’s new online college opens to non-traditional students.

Ashley A. Smith

September 27, 2019

More California community college students entering, passing transfer-level math and English as result of landmark law

The new law, which takes effect this fall, aims to move more students out of remedial math and English classes.

Ashley A. Smith

September 24, 2019

School boards group committed to tax plan despite legislative setback

Backers of a planned $15 billion tax initiative for the November 2020 ballot hope they can win over the California Teachers Association.

John Fensterwald

September 20, 2019

Amazon expands ‘cloud’ training to Northern California colleges, high schools

Amazon Web, a subsidiary of Amazon, has teamed up with colleges in the state to help teach the skills needed for a growing number of in-demand jobs that require cloud computing.

Ashley A. Smith

September 18, 2019

California community colleges push for financial aid reform in budget

In the budget request, California community college system reiterates support for a bill aiming to reduce students' total cost of attendance.

Michael Burke

September 12, 2019

California community colleges work to solve housing for foster youths

California community colleges provide some housing help for former foster youth

Ashley A. Smith

August 6, 2019

California’s new Calbright College faces questions weeks before opening

With eight weeks to go before the start of classes, Calbright College faces questions on whether it will be ready. Its new president says it plans to launch online and job training for 400 students.

Ashley A. Smith

July 15, 2019

Governing board of California community colleges extends chancellor's contract

California Community Colleges board of governors extended the contract for Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley despite objections from faculty members.

Michael Burke

June 27, 2019

After regaining its independence, Compton College sets ambitious path for future

The college has returned to local control more than 13 years after losing its accreditation and merging with El Camino College.

Michael Burke

June 26, 2019

Graduating from college still a struggle for many California foster youth

One recent study found that among foster youth who enrolled in post-secondary education just 49.6 percent completed their first two semesters.

Rob Waters

June 24, 2019

Calbright, California's newest community college, starts recruiting students

The name Calbright was chosen to provide "a sense of aspiration and place" for the school that combines online and workplace learning.

Larry Gordon