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The pandemic has turned the education world upside down, disrupted learning for students across the state while triggering a never-before seen influx of funding for the state’s schools and colleges. In our special reports, EdSource takes a deeper dive into these issues.
California's Reading Dilemma
March 13, 2023

Newsom proposes 'literacy road map' based on ‘science of reading’; will districts follow or ignore it?

Instructional guide would emphasize proven elements of "science of reading" – decoding skills as well as comprehension. But under local control, districts can ignore it.

John Fensterwald
California's Reading Dilemma
March 9, 2023

Can common ground be found on teaching reading in California?

A new paper aims to find consensus about literacy curriculum for English language learners and other students and early screeners for reading.

Zaidee Stavely
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
February 9, 2023

CSU seeks court order to protect faculty and others who complained about Chico professor

CSU seeks to keep professor away from campus and his former colleagues out of fear of violence

Thomas Peele
California's Reading Dilemma
February 1, 2023

Learning to read by third grade requires evidence-based instruction, panel says

Strong parent-teacher partnerships and evidence-based reading strategies are key, panelists said at a roundtable hosted by EdSource.

Betty Márquez Rosales
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
January 7, 2023

Chico State names interim provost; former provost remains on board despite 'immediate' resignation

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson announced that Stephen Perez, interim president at San Jose State since January 2022, will be joining Chico State as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Michael Weber, Chico Enterprise-Record
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
December 20, 2022

Chico State president supports call for CSU to investigate university's probe of professor's affair and alleged threats

Chico State president says she will do all she can to get CSU to review how the university has handled the David Stachura matter.

Thomas Peele
California's Reading Dilemma
December 20, 2022

Teaching young children how to read: What California parents need to know

What should parents do if they notice their child is falling behind in reading?

Karen D'Souza
California's Reading Dilemma
December 19, 2022

Why California is among last states not screening children for dyslexia

Delays put more students at risk of falling seriously behind, advocates say.

Carolyn Jones
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
December 18, 2022

Chico State was told of professor's alleged threats before last week's disclosure that he threatened a campus 'shooting spree'

Chico State University got multiple reports of allegations that professor David Stachura had threatened to kill colleagues who had cooperated in an investigation of an affair with a student he supervised.

Thomas Peele
Class of 2022
December 14, 2022

First year college students facing what Covid cost them, especially in math

Life after high school has its challenges for the Class of 2022. There's embracing independence and facing what Covid cost them.

Diana Lambert
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
December 8, 2022

Chico State professor disciplined for student affair allegedly threatened colleagues who complained

CSU is auditing the handling of Title IX cases at all 23 campuses. Investigators visited Chico State in September.

Thomas Peele
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
December 5, 2022

CSU's Title IX Reckoning

The resignation of Joseph I. Castro as CSU chancellor over his mishandling of a Title IX sexual harassment case involving an administrator when he was president of Fresno State has put a spotlight on how the 23-campus system handles sexual and gender misconduct complaints from students and staff.

EdSource staff
CSU's Title IX Reckoning
November 28, 2022

Quincy High School A.D. cleared to return to work after investigation into his hiring

Jason Hawkins resigned as San Jose State's baseball coach following an investigation that found he sexually harrassed his players and used racial slurs.

Thomas Peele
California's Community Colleges: At a Crossroads
November 18, 2022

California community colleges eye a different future amid pandemic disruption

The record pandemic-fueled loss in enrollment has put California Community Colleges at a turning point amid student demands for flexible classes, jobs training and easier paths to universities.

Michael Burke, Daniel J. Willis, EdSource; Debbie Truong, Los Angeles Times
California's Community Colleges: At a Crossroads
November 18, 2022

Enrollment drop varies at colleges statewide

See interactive map showing enrollment drops for each of the 115 community colleges.

Yuxuan Xie