March 12, 2021

California agency that oversees for-profit colleges to face critics

The agency that regulates California’s 1800 for-profit colleges needs reauthorization from the Legislature to keep operating. Lawmakers say they want it to do a better job protecting the 260,000 students at for-profit schools.

Thomas Peele

March 11, 2021

California schools to get $15.3 billion in federal aid under American Rescue Plan

Altogether, federal funding to the state’s schools from the CARES Act, a second round in December and the new plan totals $28.2 billion.

John Fensterwald

March 11, 2021

Find out how much California school districts and charter schools will get in Covid relief | Database

See how the over $15 billion in new federal aid to California’s K-12 schools will be spent using this interactive database.

Daniel J. Willis And Justin Allen

March 11, 2021

What the federal stimulus bill means to California's child care sector

California, with almost 3 million children under age 5, stands to receive about $3.8 billion in federal relief.

Karen D'Souza

March 9, 2021

Gov. Newsom touts California as 'getting kids back in the classroom' in State of the State speech

Newsom says there is "nothing more foundational to an equitable society than getting our kids safely back into classrooms," cites major progress in vaccinating school staff.

Louis Freedberg

March 5, 2021

Calls to change funding to increase faculty diversity at California Community Colleges

California higher education supporters say the state legislature needs to change an arcane state law that inadequately funds efforts to diversify community college faculty. An EdSource investigation revealed the system's failings.

Thomas Peele

March 4, 2021

California Legislature approves plan to encourage schools to reopen for in-person instruction

The bill provides $2 billion in incentives for schools to reopen for special needs and other students, beginning with the earliest grades.

Carolyn Jones And Louis Freedberg

March 2, 2021

Miguel Cardona sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Education

Relative unknown figure on education landscape, Cardona will be sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.

Louis Freedberg

March 1, 2021

Newsom, lawmakers set April 1 deadline to reopen schools for K-2 students

Under the deal, $2 billion in incentives would require opening up all elementary grades and partially middle and high schools in the “red tier.”

John Fensterwald

February 25, 2021

California education official who authored articles espousing conspiracy theories put on paid leave

Craig Heimbichner was promoted in January to the position of education administrator in the charter schools division of the education department.

Diana Lambert

February 25, 2021

Why some school districts are open for in-person instruction but in some cases, neighboring ones aren’t

A complex set of factors dictate how and when districts decide to reopen schools, leading to widely varying schedules.

Carolyn Jones

February 24, 2021

California moves ahead to pursue flexibility waivers for standardized tests this year

The state board will consider if districts can use locally selected tests where Smarter Balanced assessments are not feasible.

Sydney Johnson

February 23, 2021

Rising tensions, heated words add pressure to reach a deal soon on reopening California schools

Assembly Budget Committee Chairman Phil Ting says school districts’ criticism of a proposed deal shows they want money but no accountability.

John Fensterwald

February 23, 2021

California lawmakers propose Cal Grant reforms to help low-income students

Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make it easier for low-income students to access Cal Grants by changing eligibility standards.

Michael Burke

February 22, 2021

In his own words: Dr. Fauci on the complexities of school reopening and vaccinations

Asked whether he would be comfortable going into a classroom and teaching, Fauci says “It’s tough because I’ve not been in that situation.”

EdSource staff