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In addition to our in-depth coverage of education policy, EdSource works hard to keep you informed about what is going on in the classroom. Our reporting on science, math and literacy as well as our ongoing coverage on deeper learning and expanded learning can be found here. We also keep a close eye on the evolving nature of student testing and school accountability.
September 26, 2019

More math adds up to more Long Beach high school students eligible for college

Some warn that it will be difficult for other districts to increase math graduation requirements due to budget and staffing constraints.

Sydney Johnson
September 25, 2019

Push to require more high school math in California would exempt some students

CSU has also pledged $10 million to train more math and science teachers, but skeptics question whether that investment will be sufficient.

Michael Burke
September 20, 2019

California students join global strike demanding action on climate change

Thousands of youth-led protests took place on Friday leading up to the United Nations Climate Action Summit next week.

Sydney Johnson
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 16, 2019

California’s widely criticized ethnic studies plan to be revised

Critics said the original proposal was politically biased and omitted the American experiences of some ethnic and religious groups.

Diana Lambert
September 11, 2019

California students could soon get a Seal of STEM on their diplomas

Some schools may not yet have enough math and science courses to offer a State Seal of STEM.

Sydney Johnson
September 6, 2019

Oakland Unified to hire investigator to probe grade-fixing allegations

Move follows formal complaints by two former teachers alleging students at Castlemont High were given credit for work not completed.

Theresa Harrington
August 30, 2019

Critics urge CSU to drop or delay plan to require extra high school course

Opponents say the requirement would harm black and Latino students. Supporters say it would prepare students for college math courses.

Michael Burke
August 26, 2019

California science teachers offer more input on new classroom materials

A new rubric for science textbooks aims to help teachers understand the state standards while picking out new materials.

Sydney Johnson
August 23, 2019

California proposal requiring ethnic studies for diploma delayed

José Medina will bring back Assembly Bill 331 next year, after there has been time to redraft the controversial ethnic studies curriculum.

John Fensterwald
August 20, 2019

Amid tensions statewide, an embattled California charter school's quest ends badly

Promise Academy had a partnership with the Tech Museum; its fight with San Jose Unified mirrors conflicts statewide over charter schools.

John Fensterwald
August 19, 2019

Struggling California school opens with fresh paint, new teachers and renewed hope

What's underway at this East Bay school could help other struggling California schools.

Ashley A. Smith
August 15, 2019

Criticism of draft curriculum for ethnic studies in California intensifies

State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond join those calling for a major revision.

John Fensterwald
August 15, 2019

Students return to dramatically different Paradise

District employees and volunteers have been working seven days a week since the Camp Fire, to bring the students back to Paradise schools.

Diana Lambert
August 12, 2019

Nationwide project provides free science materials to meet California’s new standards

The materials are not on the state’s list of approved science programs, which many districts will turn to as they begin their curriculum adoption process.

Sydney Johnson