November 12, 2019

University of California will support undocumented students, even if DACA ends

UC considering ways to help undocumented students stay in school, if their DACA status is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

November 8, 2019

A quarter century on, schools in California now a welcoming place for undocumented students

Much has changed since voters approved Proposition 187, an initiative to expel undocumented students from its public schools and universities.

Louis Freedberg

November 8, 2019

University of California heads to Supreme Court to defend protections for undocumented immigrants

Thousands of California college students, graduates and employees would be at risk of deportation if DACA is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

November 8, 2019

California spending over $13 billion annually on special education

A new Legislative Analyst’s Office report is intended to provide a “high level review” for the Legislature as it considers overdue reforms.

Louis Freedberg

November 5, 2019

California schools closed for unprecedented number of days due to fire, power outages

Hundreds of schools were closed for multiple days in October, leaving school districts worried about losing instruction days and state funds.

Diana Lambert

October 31, 2019

California parents and educators help students cope with fire trauma, again

Schools and colleges across the state have had to shut their doors this week due to smoke, power shutoffs or direct fire danger.

Ashley A. Smith and Sydney Johnson

October 29, 2019

In-school suspensions the answer to school discipline? Not necessarily, experts say

Counseling and tutoring should be embedded in school discipline programs, experts said.

Carolyn Jones

October 28, 2019

The value of social and emotional learning; Q&A with Tim Shriver

The longtime leader in the field says social and emotional practices help reach disconnected students and give purpose to learning.

John Fensterwald

October 21, 2019

East Bay district struggles with role of tutors in student learning

Bay Area district saved some tutor positions at reduced hours after critics said eliminating the positions would hurt the neediest students.

Theresa Harrington

October 13, 2019

California mandates later start times for middle and high school students

Gov. Newsom signed the bill delaying start times for teenagers against the opposition of school groups that said districts know best how to set schedules.

John Fensterwald

October 11, 2019

Push to increase the number of teachers of color in California classrooms gains momentum

Increasing the number of teachers of color in California classrooms is a top priority for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Diana Lambert

October 7, 2019

$15 billion California school bond headed for March ballot with Newsom’s signature

Higher ed to get $6 billion and K-12 schools $9 billion, with most dollars earmarked for renovations; low-wealth, low-income districts would be favored.

John Fensterwald

October 4, 2019

School start times should remain a local decision

Forcing schools to start later risks creating more problems for students and their families.

Nancy Albarrán and Chris Funk

October 3, 2019

Child care providers in California learn how to help children who have experienced trauma

The classes are part of a state program to help children in foster care find and enroll in child care programs.

Zaidee Stavely

October 2, 2019

LA Unified approves spending plan despite complaint about serving high-needs students

The school board voted on an amended version of the spending plan, which was updated after a complaint was brought against the district.

Michael Burke