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September 10, 2021
California has mandated that all school districts provide independent study as the only online learning option for students in grades K-12.
September 7, 2021
Higher rates of graduation and college enrollment are tracked to course, but researcher urges caution in interpreting the study.
August 24, 2021
Some teachers are focused on giving students who are learning English as a second language lots of time to talk and write about their feelings.
July 26, 2021
The state is in the process of rewriting its mathematics guidance for schools and teachers, hoping to expand access to advanced math.
July 21, 2021
The Advanced Education Research & Development Fund is calling for project proposals on how assessment can be done better.
July 21, 2021
Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares and the county board say they aren't competing, but viewpoints at two upcoming forums will differ.
July 13, 2021
The community college system's board of governors voted to amend the system's general education requirements and add an ethnic studies class.
July 7, 2021
The education trailer bill extends independent study to students whose health would be put at risk by in-person instruction.
June 9, 2021
California's community colleges plan to require many students to take an ethnic studies class. Here's what you need to know.
June 7, 2021
Parents and education advocacy groups are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend distance learning provisions for the upcoming school year.
June 1, 2021
Almost two-thirds of California high schools lack computer science courses and schools serving predominantly low-income students are four times less likely to offer advanced placement computer science courses.
May 26, 2021
California school districts are offering robust summer school programs with an emphasis on fun to help reconnect students to their schools.
May 24, 2021
Soon, any student pursuing an associate degree at a California community college will likely need to take an ethnic studies class.
May 20, 2021
Voluntary guidance for math instruction faces criticism from parents saying it stunts potential for students in advanced math pathways.
May 14, 2021
The funding was announced Friday alongside a sweeping set of proposals for K-12 education in California as part of the annual May budget proposal.
